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BEFORE  THE 


MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY, 


at  its 


THIRTY-SEVENTH  ANNIVERSARY, 


BY  REV.  J.  B.  CONDIT, 

Pastor  of  the  Second  Congregational  Church,  Portland. 


PORTLAND: 

THURSTON,  1LSLEY  &.  CO.  PRINTERS 

J 8 44. 


Note. — A few  paragraphs  will  be  found  in  this  Discourse,  as  now  printed, 
which  the  author  omitted  in  the  delivery,  on  account  of  difficulty  in  speak- 
ing. There  are  also,  a few  slight  alterations. 


SERMON. 


WE  THEREFORE  OUGHT  TO  RECEIVE  SUCH,  THAT  WE  MIGHT 
BE  FELLOW-HELPERS  TO  THE  TRUTH. III  JOHN,  8. 

The  Christian  Church  was  early  distinguished  for  the 
devotion  of  her  members  to  die  propagation  of  the  Gospel. 
Many  were  scattered  abroad,  in  consequence  of  persecu- 
tion, who  went  everywhere  preaching  the  word.  Others 
were  set  apart  to  the  work  of  evangelists,  who  went  forth 
to  make  known  the  truth  to  those  who  had  not  received  it. 
To  such  evangelists  or  missionaries,  John  alludes  in  this 
brief  epistle.  It  is  addressed  by  the  Apostle,  to  his  friend 
Gaius,  who,  from  the  character  here  given  him,  we  are  in- 
clined to  believe,  was  the  person  at  whose  house  Paul  abode 
in  Corinth,  whom  he  calls  not  only  his  host,  but  the  host  of 
the  whole  church.  John  commends  the  Christian  hospi- 
tality which  his  friend  had  shown  to  the  brethren,  and  to 
strangers,  who,  for  the  sake  of  the  name  of  Christ,  had 
gone  forth,  taking  nothing  of  the  Gentiles,  and  who  had 
borne  witness  of  his  charity,  before  the  church.  Such  be- 
ing the  devotion  and  sacrifice  of  these  men  in  the  work  of 
publishing  the  Gospel,  we,  says  the  Apostle,  ought  to  receive 
them,  to  render  them  sympathy  and  aid,  not  merely  for 
their  own  advantage  and  comfort,  but  that  we  may  be  fel- 
low-helpers to  the  truth. 

By  “ the  truth,”  in  the  text,  we  are  to  understand  simply 
the  revelation  which  God  has  given ; communicated  at  sue- 


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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS. 


cessive  periods,  by  different  men,  of  whom  John  was  the 
last;  deposited  with  the  Church,  and  preserved  in  its  integ- 
rity to  the  present  moment,  the  guide  for  human  faith  and 
practice.  One  of  the  strongest  evidences  that  this  is  the 
truth,  is  found  in  the  wide  and  rapid  triumph  of  its  princi- 
ples, after  the  ascension  of  Christ,  through  the  labors  of  the 
Apostles  and  their  associates.  Christianity  had  few  and 
feeble  friends  ; it  had  not  the  patronage  of  civil  authority; 
malice  assailed  it ; philosophy  reasoned  against  it,  and  cor- 
rupt systems  off  idolatry  stood  in  its  way.  But  despite  of 
all  these  difficulties,  its  career  was  triumphant,  like  the 
sun,  when  he  goeth  forth  in  his  might.  Preserved  as  it 
has  been,  when  men  have  joined  hand  in  hand  against  it; 
living  on,  undestroyed  and  uncorrupted,  amid  fiery  perse- 
cutions and  the  assaults  of  learned  infidelity;  through  cen- 
turies of  the  deep  darkness  and  corruption  of  the  human 
mind;  efficacious  in  every  age,  to  convert  and  sanctify  the 
soul,  to  cheer  the  afflicted,  and  to  support  the  dying  believ- 
er; it  now  stands  forth  emphatically  declared  to  be  the 
truth  — the  truth  from  heaven  — the  truth  that  points  out 
the  only  way  to  heaven. 

The  arrangement  for  the  spread  of  the  truth,  has  not 
essentially  changed,  since  its  divine  Author  committed  it  to 
the  Church.  The  truth  has  lost  none  of  its  value,  as  a light 
to  them  that  sit  in  darkness;  but  it  cannot  go  to  such  with- 
out help.  God  could  sound  it  abroad,  with  infinite  ease; 
but  under  the  present  economy,  the  truth  can  never  speak 
to  those  who  have  not  heard  its  voice,  without  the  direct 
and  combined  aid  of  good  men.  And  this  leads  me  at  once 
to  the  subject  of  discourse  on  the  present  occasion  — the 
duly  of  Christians , in  the  propagation  of  the  truth. 

1.  1 would  allude  to  the  nature  and  grounds  of  the  obli- 
gation resting  on  Christians,  to  aid  in  the  propagation  of 
the  truth.  And  this  is  needful,  though  no  man  is  prepared 
to  deny  the  existence  of  such  an  obligation.  If  there  is  not 
unbelief,  there  is  deep  insensibility  in  regard  to  it.  And  it 


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may  be,  that  the  sentiment  exists  to  some  extent,  that  the 
lapse  of  eighteen  hundred  years,  has  released  us  from  all 
responsibility  in  aiding  the  truth. 

The  will  of  Christ  is  plain.  The  truth  was  given  in 
view  of  the  condition  of  man,  who  had  cast  off  the  knowl- 
edge of  God,  and  fallen  into  gross  delusion.  It  was  given 
to  make  known  the  character  and  will  of  Jehovah,  and  to 
restore  a lost  world  to  obedience  and  happiness.  Hut  it 
was  not  given  as  is  the  light  of  the  sun,  directly  to  all.  It 
was  communicated  at  successive  times,  to  individuals,  to 
be  by  them  deposited  with  the  Church.  The  Church  was 
then  constituted  by  her  Head,  the  dispenser  of  this  blessing 
to  the  world,  lienee,  believers  are  said  to  be  the  light  of 
the  world.  Hence,  the  injunction  of  our  Lord,  to  go  and 
teach  all  nations.  Paul  addressed  Philippian  Christians,  as 
those  who  shone  as  lights  in  the  world,  holding  forth  the 
word  of  life,  in  the  midst  of  a crooked  and  perverse  nation. 
As  soon  deny  the  ordination  of  Providence,  in  the  sun  to 
give  light  to  the  world,  as  deny  the  purpose  of  Christ,  that 
his  followers  should  be  the  instruments  of  extending  his 
truth. 

This  duty  grows  out  of  the  very  spirit  of  Christianity. 
The  love  of  the  truth,  is  identified  with  the  spirit  of  propa- 
gation. The  belief  of  the  truth,  impels  to  a mission  in  its 
behalf.  We  believe,  and  therefore  speak.  When  a man 
heartily  receives  the  truth,  he  must  resist  one  of  the  first 
laws  of  its  action,  if  he  hides  the  light  under  a bushel. 
Now  he  knows  what  moral  darkness  is,  and  what  is  the 
joy  of  passing  from  this  darkness  into  light.  He  feels  in 
himself,  the  wonderful  power  of  truth,  the  entrance  of 
which  into  the  soul,  gives  light,  and  re-instates  it  in  purity 
and  freedom.  This  very  consciousness  of  its  power,  in  the 
effect  it  has  wrought  in  his  own  spirit,  shadows  forth  to 
him  the  beauty  and  the  glory  of  the  work  it  will  achieve 
for  others;  and  bids  him  array  himself  in  its  armor  of  light 
and  love,  and  try  its  power.  Hence  it  is.  that  this  is  a duty 


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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS, 


which  has  been  generally  acknowledged.  It  was  one  of 
the  first  developments  of  piety,  after  the  descent  of  the 
Spirit,  on  the  day  of  Pentecost.  It  is  abundantly  rec- 
ognized by  the  Apostles,  in  their  letters  to  the  churches. 
When  a portion  of  the  church  emerged  from  error  and 
corruption,  at  the  era  of  the  reformation,  the  movement 
began  as  the  effect  of  the  truth  on  an  individual  mind.  As 
the  movement  spread,  calling  out  the  noblest  intellect  and. 
zeal,  it  illustrated  at  every  step,  the  grand  principle,  that 
when  truth  has  acted  on  one  mind,  it  has  secured  a channel 
for  acting  on  other  minds.  As  it  gradually  shone  upon 
the  mind  of  Luther,  he  came  under  the  power  of  a strong 
conviction  that  he  had  a work  to  do,  in  giving  its  light  to 
the  nation.  By  its  very  action  on  his  heart,  his  sympathies 
and  energies  were  stirred  within  him,  to  extend  without 
himself,  the  knowledge  to  which  he  had  found  access.  The 
church,  therefore,  is  not  only  the  commissioned  agent  for 
spreading  the  truth,  by  the  authority  of  her  King,  but  the 
very  spirit  of  it  which  dwells  in  her  bosom,  forbids  her  to 
omit  it.  Her  own  faith  and  love,  prompt  her  to  accept  the 
commission,  and  to  go  forth  in  the  fulfilment  of  her  high 
trust. 

There  is  no  ground  on  which  we  can  claim  the  right  to 
keep  the  truth  to  ourselves.  We  cannot,  in  view  of  its  na- 
ture and  design.  It  is  glad  tidings  of  great  joy,  which 
shall  be  to  all  people.  It  is  adapted'to  meet  the  necessities 
of  man,  in  all  conditions  of  his  being.  In  its  lessons  of 
obedience,  especially  in  its  doctrine  of  forgiveness  of  sin 
by  grace  alone,  it  is  all  in  all  for  man ; for  the  child,  for  the 
man  of  grey  hairs,  for  the  sons  of  sorrow,  of  bondage  and 
ignorance  ; fully  answering  the  earnest  voice  in  which  they 
ask  the  way  to  the  land  of  peace.  The  nature  of  the  gift, 
indicates  the  will  of  the  Giver,  in  its  universal  distribution. 
Truth  is  the  pearl  of  great  price.  It  was  the  care  and  cost 
of  a mission  from  the  skies,  to  bring  it  within  our  reach. 
Buy  the  truth,  at  the  cost  of  any  earthly  sacrifice,  and  sell 


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it  not.  Rut  let  us  give  others  an  opportunity  to  buy  also. 
Let  us  give  them  the  privilege  of  the  same  heavenly  mer- 
chandize. Truth  is  the  fountain  of  life.  Let  us  not  fence 
it  round,  so  as  to  prevent  the  access  of  thirsting  millions. 
The  Spirit  of  truth  and  grace  descends  from  heaven,  to 
point  the  wanderers  of  earth  to  this  fountain,  and  cries 
with  an  earnest  voice,  “Come.”  Let  the  bride  also  say, 
come;  and  let  him  that  heareth,  say,  come,  to  all  the  dwel- 
lers on  the  earth. 

We  cannot  claim  exemption  from  this  duty,  on  the  ground 
of  our  individuality.  We  are  individuals,  but  we  are 
brethren.  Man  everywhere  sees  and  hears,  tastes  and 
feels  as  you  do.  The  voice  of  his  spirit  answers  to  your 
voice.  With  like  sensibilities  and  fears;  with  a nature  in 
ruins  like  your  own,  yet  asserting  in  its  lost  estate,  its  im- 
mortality, and  struggling  to  catch  some  light  that  shall 
satisfy  its  anxious  wishes.  Man  is  everywhere  your  broth- 
er; fallen  to  the  same  level,  capable  of  reaching  the  same 
height  of  honor  and  happiness.  Who  will  claim  the  right, 
as  he  catches  the  voice  of  truth,  to  arrest  it,  and  not  com- 
municate the  sound  to  a brother’s  ear?  As  truth  has  start- 
ed on  her  benevolent  mission,  stooping  down  to  whisper 
pardon  to  the  guilty,  and  peace  to  the  suffering,  and  to  bid 
the  dead  arise  from  their  sepulchres,  who  does  not  joyfully 
recognize  the  obligation  to  be  a fellow-helper  to  the  truth? 

II.  I notice  some  of  the  methods  in  which  Christians 
may  aid  in  the  propagation  of  the  truth. 

It  is  proper  to  remark,  that  the  friends  of  truth  are  not 
called  to  promote  it  by  secular  and  physical  force.  Christ, 
in  establishing  the  truth,  adhered  most  strictly  to  the  doc- 
trine that  his  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world.  Neither  did 
he  give  permission  to  his  followers,  to  take  carnal  weapons. 
If  my  kingdom  were  of  this  world,  said  he  to  Pilate,  then 
would  my  servants  fight.  When  the  enemies  of  truth  have 
sought  to  exterminate  it  with  the  scimetar  or  the  gibbet, 
they  have  utterly  failed.  As  certainly  would  its  friends 


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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS, 


have  failed  to  secure  its  triumphs,  if  they  had  relied  on 
such  weapons.  If  the  divinity  of  truth  is  impressively 
manifested  when  it  passes  unhurt  before  the  secular  forces 
and  malicious  attacks  of  a Diocletian  and  a Galerius;  not 
less  apparent  is  its  divinity,  when  it  advances  in  triumph 
under  a Luther  and  a Knox,  trusting  only  in  the  arm  of 
the  God  of  truth.  How  dark  is  the  picture  which  is  pre- 
sented, from  the  moment  that  Christian  truth  was  made  to 
succumb  to  the  earthly  arm,  to  ask  favor  of  the  ambitious 
monarch,  and  to  call  him  the  head  of  the  Church,  and  the 
abettor  of  her  interests,  in  the  pursuit  of  his  worldly  poli- 
cy ! But  truth,  for  a long  time  crippled  and  corrupted,  at 
length  escaped  to  assert  her  power  and  her  rights.  She  has 
now  before  her,  as  one  of  her  mightiest  tasks,  the  work  of 
overthrowing  that  very  system  of  corruption,  which  was 
built  up  by  a secular  policy,  in  her  own  name.  She  is  now 
going  forth  to  break  down,  with  her  spiritual  arm,  that 
massive,  but  guilded  frame-work,  that  was  erected  for  her 
protection,  but  within  which  she  was  bound,  mangled  and 
disrobed  of  her  beauty. 

In  aiding  the  progress  of  truth,  it  will  be  all  in  vain 
to  garnish  and  set  it  forth  with  earthly  attractions.  Any 
thing  that  impairs  its  spirituality,  will  only  retard  it.  It 
will  be  all  in  vain  to  erect  sanctuaries  for  its  retreat,  if  they 
are  only  splendid  cathedrals,  with  altars  overlaid  with  gold, 
and  their  walls  adorned  with  pictures  to  the  honor  of  saints 
and  martyrs.  All  in  vain,  the  gorgeous  ceremony  and  the 
solemn  chant,  taking  the  place  of  the  faithful  utterance  of 
the  doctrines  of  the  Gospel.  All  in  vain,  to  increase  by 
thousands  in  a year,  the  catalogue  of  the  protectors  of  the 
faith,  in  those  departed  saints  who  receive  the  apotheosis 
of  the  Church,  to  win  the  confidence  and  devotion  of  the 
people.  All  such  means  will  only  tend  to  corrupt  the  sim- 
plicity that  is  in  Christ.  Let  the  friends  of  truth  awake 
to  the  fact,  that  in  its  nature  and  spirit,  it  rejects  worldly 
policy  as  a means  of  its  propagation,  with  all  those  impo- 


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sing  forms  which  arc  ihc  result  of  human  device,  to  address 
the  senses,  and  not  the  intellect  and  the  heart.  It  asks  that 
it  may  be  set  forth  in  its  own  pure  dress,  may  speak  in  its 
own  simple  dialect,  and  may  wield  the  weapons,  and  those 
only  which  its  Author  has  given  it. 

In  the  first  place,  I remark,  that  Christians  may  be  fel- 
low-helpers to  the  truth,  as  its  living  witnesses.  It  has  a 
monument  and  a powerful  testimony  in  the  very  existence 
and  preservation  of  the  church,  which  has  passed  through 
so  many  fiery  trials.  From  the  burning  bush,  we  hear  the 
voice  of  God  proclaiming  it.  But  the  testimony  of  the 
Church  is  given  as  her  members  exhibit  a transcript  of  the 
truth  in  visible  characters,  by  illustrating  its  principles  in 
their  lives.  It  is  the  embodiment  of  religious  truth  in  liv- 
ing character,  so  that  it  shall  act  on  the  human  mind. 
“It  is  not  the  argumentative  or  documentary  proof  which 
reposes  on  the  shelves  of  our  libraries,  (how  good  soever 
it  may  be.)  that  will  effectually  maintain  the  ground  of 
religion  against  its  adversaries.  The  Author  of  Christiani- 
ty, has  indeed  consigned  his  doctrine  to  paper;  but  the  de- 
fence and  propagation  of  it,  is  committed,  age  after  age,  to 
living  depositaries.  Celestial  truth  is  a jewel  in  a pix;  but 
which,  unless  it  be  worn  by  its  possessor,  might  as  well 
have  rested  in  its  quarry.” 

A glance  at  the  early  period  of  Christianity,  reveals  the 
value  of  that  earnest  testimony,  which  was  then  furnished 
in  the  character  of  its  friends.  Committing  themselves  to 
the  cause  of  truth  with  an  absorbing  devotion,  they  emi- 
nently illustrated  its  power  by  the  labor  and  sacrifice  which 
they  endured  to  promote  it.  For  the  truth’s  sake,  they 
took  joyfully  the  spoiling  of  their  goods,  meekly  bowed  to 
suffering,  and  welcomed  death.  Through  them,  as  they 
loved  and  prayed,  suffered  and  died,  the  voice  of  truth  was 
uttered  aloud,  and  its  influence  widely  extended.  Christian 
character  is  still  the  same  important  instrument  for  the 
illustration  of  the  truth.  There,  its  doctrines,  which  men 
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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS, 


are  apt  to  regard  as  abstractions  or  mysteries,  are  changed 
into  a living,  speaking  form.  The  Christian  virtues  are 
the  relief-drawings  on  the  canvass,  visible  and  striking  per- 
sonifications of  truth.  Then  it  is  interpreted  in  speech 
which  all  can  understand.  Nor  is  it  any  longer  mere 
words,  but  appears  in  “intelligible  forms,”  walking  before 
the  eye  of  the  world,  in  attractive  mien,  and  speaking  to 
the  soul  with  a human  voice.  Nothing  can  take  the  place 
of  this  testimony  of  the  Church,  to  the  power  of  truth,  in 
the  character  of  her  members.  She  may  deck  herself  in 
costly  raiments,  to  attract  the  worldly  eye,  but  unless  she 
is  arrayed  in  the  graces  of  Christianity,  as  her  brightest 
ornaments,  she  will  do  little  to  aid  its  progress.  She  may 
multiply  her  members  by  millions  in  a year,  but  unless  in 
them  she  possesses  examples  of  the  spiritual  life  and  excel- 
lence of  truth,  as  seen  in  their  penitence,  humility,  faith, 
and  purity,  her  arm  for  its  support  will  not  thereby  be 
strengthened.  She  executes  a part  of  her  trust,  as  the  ark 
of  God,  to  keep  the  testimony  deposited  in  her ; but  it  is 
not  fully  discharged,  unless  she  is  alsodhe  candlestick  from 
which  the  light  doth  shine. 

That  Christians  may  become  such  living  'witnesses 
to  the  truth,  it  is  needful  that  they  be  deeply  imbued  with 
its  spirit.  Not  that  they  should  enter  with  zeal  into 
the  ephemeral  controversies  of  the  time;  not  that  they 
should  seek  to  become  wise  professors  of  the  science  of  in- 
terpretation and  zealous  defenders  of  mere  theories,  push- 
ing their  inquiries  into  subjects  before  which  the  loftiest 
intellect  has  need  of  the  docility  of  a child;  but  that  they 
should  so  receive  and  commune  with  the  doctrines  of  Chris- 
tianity, as  to  evince  their  power  over  the  heart.  Not  mere- 
ly that  they  should  learn  how  to  apply  the  truth  for  the 
condemnation  of  sin  in  others,  but  also  for  the  destruction 
of  sin  in  themselves.  That  they,  by  its  power  on  their 
own  hearts,  should  be  the  mirror  to  reflect  its  beauty,  gen- 
tleness and  purity.  They  must,  therefore,  incorporate  it 


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in  tlieir  character,  so  as  to  exalt  it  before  the  eyes,  and 
commend  it  to  the  consciences  of  men. 

in  the  second  place,  Christians  should  be  helpers  to  the 
truth,  by  furnishing  and  sustaining  a faithful  ministry,  as 
the  principal  means  of  its  propagation.  Ever  since  Chris- 
tianity was  given  to  the  world,  it  has  demanded  a publica- 
tion and  defence  by  the  living  preacher.  The  Church  has 
ever  felt  her  obligation  to  defend  and  expound  her  doctrines, 
through  her  ministers.  Through  them,  her  voice  must  still 
be  heard,  in  making  known  the  faith  once  delivered  to  the 
saints.  There  are  other  channels  for  reaching  man  with 
argument  and  instruction.  Much  may  be  done  through 
the  press,  to  teach  the  people  knowledge.  Let  the  religious 
tract  utter  its  voice  in  every  habitation.  Let  Baxter  and 
Bunyan,  Doddridge  and  Edwards,  though  dead,  yet  speak, 
as  their  imperishable  works  are  distributed  through  the 
land.  But  when  all  this  is  done,  the  means  are  not  fur- 
nished for  giving  the  Gospel  its  full  and  proper  action  on 
the  mind.  Other  means,  in  connexion  with  Sabbath  schools 
and  the  religious  press,  without  the  ministry,  will  want 
permanence  and  efficiency.  All  this  has  been  proved  by 
actual  experiment.  Then  we  believe  that  the  ministry  is 
the  great  instrument  for  spreading  the  truth,  by  the  ap- 
pointment of  God.  This  instrumentality  has  received  es- 
pecial distinction  by  the  Head  of  the  Church.  In  corres- 
pondence with  this  appointment  of  God,  the  character  and 
condition  of  the  people  call  for  this  agency.  We  see  a 
reason  for  its  pre-eminence  in  God’s  arrangement,  in  its  fit- 
ness to  arrest  the  conscience,  to  awaken  the  intellect,  to 
control  and  guide  the  feelings  of  men.  Without  it,  broad 
and  permanent  foundations  cannot  be  laid,  on  which  the 
religious  structure  among  a people,  can  be  erected  in  full 
and  fair  proportions.  This  will  indeed  be  God’s  building; 
yet  in  regard  to  the  instruments,  the  minister  is  the  master- 
builder.  Much  must  be  done  by  other  hands,  but  it  is 
auxiliary  to  this  agency.  You  cannot  do  too  much  in  the 


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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS, 


use  of  any  appropriate  instrumentalities,  but  it  has  been, 
and  still  will  be  true,  that  the  pulpit  is  the  grand  propaga- 
tor of  the  truth.  How  shall  they  hear , how  shall  they  be- 
lieve, without  a preacher  1 

The  more  I study  the  genius  of  our  country  and  its  in- 
stitutions, the  obstacles  that  exist  to  the  spread  of  the  truth, 
the  character  of  the  mind  to  be  impressed,  with  its  active, 
ever- changing  elements;  the  stronger  is  my  conviction  that 
the  point  where  the  Church  can  least  afford  to  become 
weak,  is  in  her  ministry.  The  ministry  is  her  right  arm. 
Without  it,  she  cannot  strike  the  blow  that  is  needful  to 
demolish  the  systems  of  error  that  are  magnifying  them- 
selves against  the  truth.  The  ministry  is  her  trumpet- 
tongue.  Through  it  alone  can  she  speak,  so  that  the  rush- 
ing, leaping  mind  of  this  nation  will  stop  and  listen.  By 
no  other  means,  disconnected  from  this,  can  she  reach  in  a 
commanding  voice,  the  bosom  and  the  heart  of  this  great 
people  with  the  claims  of  the  God  of  heaven.  By  no  other 
means  can  she  retain  the  ground  she  has  gained,  before 
existing  adverse  forces,  or  be  prepared  for  the  new  conflicts 
that  await  her.  She  may  erect  her  defence  in  piles  of 
forms  and  ceremonies,  with  the  hope  of  forming  a harbor 
of  safe  retreat  for  the  truth,  but  they  will  prove  only  like 
heaps  of  loose  rubbish  before  the  rushing  waters  of  infi- 
delity. She  will  not  CQnquer  without  the  divine  blessing, 
but  the  agency  which  that  blessing  will  especially  crown, 
is  an  able  spiritual  ministry. 

Such  a ministry  cannot  be  furnished,  unless  the  Church 
shall  lend  her  efficient  aid.  God  has  not  defined  the  meth- 
od in  which  the  efforts  of  his  people  shall  be  put  forth  for 
this  object.  lie  has  left  it  to  be  determined  by  the  Church, 
under  the  guidance  of  his  Providence  and  Spirit.  But  if  it 
be  granted  that  the  truth  is  to  be  propagated  chielly  by  a 
ministry,  qualified  to  teach  and  defend  it,  then  the  Church 
cannot  escape  the  responsibility  of  bearing  some  part  in 
the  work  of  preparing  it.  From  among  her  devoted  sons, 


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she  must  give  up  those  to  this  work,  whom  ( hrist  will  ap- 
prove. The  means  for  such  an  education  as  is  now  de- 
manded, cannot  be  enjoyed,  unless  they  are  provided  by 
the  friends  of  science  and  religion.  'There  must  be  large 
facilities  for  literary  and  theological  training,  that  our  young 
men  may  be  qualified  to  enter  the  sacred  ollicc  as^wor k men 
that  need  not  be  ashamed.  Let  the  sensibility  of  the  Church 
he  increased  a hundred-fold,  in  regard  to  this  method  of 
aiding  the  progress  of  truth,  and  she  will  do  no  more  than 
meet  her  obligation.  If  she  folds  her  arms,  under  the  con- 
viction that  this  is  a department  that  does  not  call  lor  her 
care;  if  she  has  no  word  of  encouragement  to  speak  to  her 
sons,  who  ought  to  be  prepared  for  this  otlice,  and  no  heart 
to  aid  those  who  are  struggling  towards  it  with  many  ob- 
stacles; if  she  can  leave  the  institutions  designed  for  the 
education  of  our  youth,  limited,  weak  and  crippled  in  their 
resources,  she  is  withholding  an  influence  most  essential  to 
the  cause  of  truth.  The  developments  of  Providence, 
before  a long  time,  will  convince  her  of  her  duty. 

The  Church  has  something  to  do,  in  sustaining  a faith- 
ful and  permanent  ministry,  as  a means  of  promoting  the 
truth.  The  position  which  she  takes,  and  the  voice  which 
she  utters  in  relation  to  this  office,  is  of  immense  impor- 
tance to  its  efficiency.  Let  her  understand  the  place  which 
God  has  assigned  to  it  in  his  spiritual  economy.  Let  her 
form  such  an  estimate  of  the  office,  and  of  the  dependence 
of  Christianity  upon  it,  that  her  confidence  and  hopes  re- 
specting it.  shall  be  rational  and  scriptural.  That  the  min- 
istry may  have  permanence  and  success,  it  is  important 
that  the  Church  adhere  to  the  principles  of  Christian  faith 
and  order,  which  have  come  down  to  us  from  our  Puritan 
ancestors.  Those  principles  have  been  tried,  incorporated 
as  they  were  in  the  very  foundations  of  the  Churches 
of  New  England.  They  are  identified  with  a ministry 
faithfully  and  successfully  laboring  to  promote  the  pro- 
gress of  truth.  Under  their  influence,  the  choicest  mind 


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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS. 


and  piety  have  been  developed.  Now  we  live,  if  ye  stand 
fast  in  the  Lord.  The  strength  of  the  ministry  depends 
much  on  the  strength  and  stability  of  the  Church.  If  she 
is  faithful  to  her  principles,  she  imparts  life  and  energy  to 
her  standard-bearers.  Let  it  be  that  standing  fast  in  the 
faith,  which  will  sustain  them  in  publishing  and  defending 
that  faith.  That  standing  fast  in  old,  tried  principles, 
which  have  given  beauty  to  the  structure  of  the  Church, 
and  efficiency  to  her  efforts,  especially  through  her  earnest, 
intelligent  and  devoted  ministers.  The  ministry  will  pursue, 
most  successfully,  its  great  work  of  propagating  the  truth, 
when  it  is  enbosomed  in  a Church  that  stands  unshaken 
on  the  old  foundations;  that  counts  truth  better  than  nov- 
elty, order  better  than  change,  and  the  growth  of  the  hid- 
den spiritual  life,  fostered  by  the  truth,  as  indispensable  to 
her  highest  prosperity.  Let  the  prayers  of  the  Church 
ever  encompass  her  ministers,  that  on  them  may  rest  the 
endowments  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  Throwing  such  an  influ- 
ence around  them,  she  will  utter  a loud  and  effective  voice 
for  the  truth.  She  will  give  the  grand  agency  of  God’s 
appointment,  the  best  opportunity  to  accomplish  its  mighty 
work.  She  will  check  its  tendency  to  mere  itinerancy. 
Her  prayers,  her  stedfastness,  and  her  co-operation,  will 
add  the  best  facilities  for  its  permanent  efforts  and  augment- 
ing usefulness;  so  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  shall  have 
free  course,  and  be  glorified. 

In  the  third  place,  Christians  should  aid  the  truth,  by 
exalting  its  essential  principles,  as  a basis  of  fellowship. 
The  cause  of  truth  is  one,  though  its  friends  are  divided 
into  different  organizations.  To  some,  it  is  matter  of  chief 
lamentation,  that  all  the  churches  that  hold  the  faith  of 
Christ,  are  not  one  church  in  name  and  form.  It  ought 
rather  to  be  a cause  of  lamentation,  that  among  the  churches 
that  are  one  in  the  essential  doctrines  of  their  faith,  there 
should  exist  in  any,  an  exclusive  spirit,  which  puts  in  a 
place  of  essential  importance,  an  external  appendage,  so 


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that  they  cannot  be  in  the  full  sense,  fellow-helpers  to  the 
truth.  What  have  the  lovers  of  a common  faith  to  do,  in 
erecting  a wall  that  bars  Christian  union,  by  elevating  above 
the  vital  elements  of  Christianity,  that  which  docs  not  touch 
nor  impair  them  ! And  that  too,  when  the  truth  on  which 
man's  salvation  depends,  is  contending  against  many  open 
enemies.  It  is  our  privilege,  on  the  authority  of  the  Bible, 
to  protest  against  this  spirit  of  exclusiveness,  wherever  it 
is  manifested,  in  which  there  is  a hinderance  to  the  progress 
of  truth.  Whatever  more  of  unity,  in  the  opinion  of  some, 
it  is  desirable  to  gain,  this  assuredly  is  important;  such  a 
fraternal  recognition  among  companies  of  Christians,  under 
different  external  organizations,  that  their  position,  in  re- 
spect to  each  other,  shall  not  prevent  their  being  fellow- 
helpers  to  that  truth  which  is  common  to  them  all.  For 
there  can  be  fellowship  in  promoting  the  truth,  while  there 
is  not  an  outward  uniformity,  if  the  spirit  of  the  Gospel  is 
prevalent.  In  the  language  of  the  great  champion  of  Scot- 
tish Free  Church  principles,  “Co-operation,  not  incorpora- 
tion,” is  the  first  thing  to  be  secured.  Out  of  fellowship  in 
the  truth,  must  come  fellowship  in  the  work  of  propagat- 
ing it. 

In  this  cause,  there  is  an  amount  of  interest  common  to 
all  the  disciples  of  Christ,  which  is  sufficient  to  give  free 
exercise  to  the  love  of  the  Gospel.  Suppose  that  one  church 
should  protrude,  with  ungracious  dictation,  a little  change 
in  Christian  dialect,  a posture  of  the  body,  a fold  of  the 
garment,  or  some  form  which  neither  in  the  name  of  reason 
nor  faith,  could  be  regarded  as  essential,  with  a view  of 
elevating  herself  to  single  or  unequalled  claims  as  a church, 
it  would  be  breaking  a strand  in  that  cord  of  love,  always 
too  weak,  by  which  the  followers  of  Christ  ought  to  be  bound 
together.  When  a company  of  the  people  of  God,  assume 
such  ground,  they  take  away  something  from  the  power  of 
the  Church,  in  spreading  the  truth.  It  calls  off  attention 
from  fundamental  principles,  to  things  subordinate.  It  pre- 


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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS, 


seats  Christianity  to  the  world,  in  a light  in  which  its  Author 
did  not  intend  it  should  appear.  By  such  an  example,  the 
capacity  of  the  truth  to  gain  attention  and  confidence,  is 
diminished;  and  much  zeal  and  energy  that  ought  to  help 
it,  are  exhausted  in  sustaining  claims,  distinct  from  its  ex- 
istence and  essential  prerogatives.  Where  truth  alike  is 
received  in  different  sections  of  the  church,  who  believes 
that  for  the  sake  of  forms  alone  — which  are  not  alike  — 
Christ  elects  for  the  bestowmenl  of  his  love,  one  section,  to 
the  exclusion  of  another?  And  what  is  more  plain,  than 
that  our  love  should  flow  in  the  same  channel,  broad  and 
free,  with  that  of  the  love  of  Christ?  With  those  who 
agree  in  the  essentials  of  their  faith,  should  there  not  be 
the  love  which  will  make  them  its  fellow-helpers? 

In  the  fourth  place,  Christians  should  aid  the  truth,  by 
devoting  their  property  to  sustain  the  church  in  extending 
the  institutions  of  the  Gospel.  It  is  no  new  doctrine,  that 
for  the  support  of  the  cause  of  religion,  God  demands  the 
treasures  he  has  committed  to  the  care  of  his  people.  If 
it  was  true  under  the  ancient  economy,  it  is  especially  true 
under  the  Christian  dispensation,  when  the  property  of 
Christians,  from  the  beginning  of  it,  was  devoted  to  the 
extension  of  religious  institutions.  What  more  beautiful 
feature  of  their  character,  than  the  systematic  distribu- 
tion of  their  charity  to  sustain  tlite  cause  of  Christianity, 
struggling  against  many  adversaries?  It  is  also  a striking 
evidence  of  the  power  of  the  Gospel  in  breaking  the  bands 
of  selfishness  and  avarice.  Here  it  is  seen  that  self-conse- 
cration to  God,  on  the  part  of  an  individual,  embraces  the 
earthly  substance  entrusted  to  him.  The  spirit  of  that 
consecration,  compels  him  to  recognize  the  authority  of  the 
command,  “Honor  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  with 
the  first-fruits  of  all  thine  increase.”  On  all  his  gold  and 
silver,  houses  and  lands,  it  compels  him  to  write,  “Holiness 
to  the  1 -ord.” 

The  present  economy  of  Christian  cflbrt  in  behalf  of  the 


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truth,  demands  the  practical  application  of  the  spirit  of  the 
Gospel,  ill  regard  to  property.  It  is  an  economy  adopted 
ns  the  result  of  study,  of  wisdom  and  experience.  Perfec- 
tion is  not  claimed  for  it.  But  as  to  cheapness,  efficiency, 
and  success,  it  has  been  so  far  tried  in  its  different  depart- 
ments, as  to  command  the  confidence  of  the  wise  and  good. 
Its  results  are  certainly  such,  if  we  look  no  farther  than 
our  own  land,  as  must  gladden  the  hearts  of  all  the  friends 
of  truth,  and  prove  to  them  that  God  has  given  them  abun- 
dant reward  for  every  cent  they  have  cast  into  his  treasury. 
Many  sons  of  sorrow  and  of  want,  have  been  blessed  by 
their  liberality,  the  voice  of  whose  gratitude  they  will  never 
hear  in  this  world,  but  whose  song  in  heaven  will  witness 
to  it,  through  eternity. 

This  work  of  propagating  the  truth,  I say,  is  still  depen- 
dent on  the  liberality  of  Christians.  Withhold  it,  and  you 
say,  concerning  the  associations  organized  to  promote  the 
truth,  let  them  be  disbanded.  Let  the  missionary  to  the 
Gentiles,  if  he  go  at  all,  go  at  his  own  charges.  Let  the 
people  who  need  the  ministers  of  Christ,  procure  them  as 
they  can.  Let  the  press  be  stopped  which  is  furnishing  the 
Bible  and  a Christian  literature  for  the  world.  Let  the 
feeble  bands  of  Christ's  disciples,  who  cry  for  help  amid 
their  struggles  and  trials,  cry  in  vain.  Withhold  your 
property  from  this  hallowed  enterprise,  and  you  say  to  the 
destitute,  the  stricken  and  afflicted,  we  have  no  compassion 
for  you.  Let  ignorance,  error  and  darkness,  still  reign. 
Let  the  angel  of  mercy,  who  has  gone  forth  publishing  sal- 
vation to  the  nations,  be  arrested  in  his  flight.  Let  genera- 
tion after  generation  of  immortal  men,  still  move  on  with 
dark  and  rapid  tread  to  the  grave,  unvisited  by  the  truth. 
Let  the  church  stop  the  wheels  of  her  vast  machinery,  and 
tell  the  world  she  can  no  more  lift  her  hands  for  its  recove- 
ry. To  this  it  must  come,  if  Christians  withhold  the  gold 
and  the  silver,  without  which  the  enterprise  of  propagat- 
ing the  truth,  cannot  be  sustained.  And  is  there  a man  re- 
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THE  DUTY  OF  CHRISTIANS. 


joicing  ill  the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  to  whose  heart  it  lias 
come  with  the  light  and  love  and  glory  of  the  cross,  but 
who  is  not  yet  visited  by  the  spirit  of  a cheerful  giver,  who 
is  not  startled  by  such  an  interpretation  of  his  illiberally? 
It  is  a sound  interpretation,  and  one  which  the  light  of  the 
next  world  will  confirm. 

It  is  more  than  time  that  I proceed  to  urge  on  the  friends 
of  truth,  by  one  or  two  considerations,  the  duty  which  has 
now  been  unfolded. 

Contemplate  for  a moment,  the  value  of  that  truth,  in 
the  propagation  of  which  you  are  called  to  lend  your  aid. 
It  is  not  the  device  of  a human  intellect.  It  is  not  the 
dream  of  a philosopher  or  a self-constituted  prophet.  The 
truth  is  from  heaven,  bearing  the  seal  of  divinity.  Who 
would  bring  into  comparison  with  it,  the  writings  of  Con- 
fucius, of  Plato,  or  of  Seneca?  It  is  the  utterance  of  the 
Infinite  Mind,  on  subjects  momentous  to  man.  Let  the 
dreams  and  imaginings  of  men,  lie  unnoticed  and  unknown. 
Let  religious  systems,  made  up  of  nothing  but  human  con- 
jectures, be  confined  to  the  spot  where  they  were  produced, 
and  perish  out  of  memory.  But  let  the  word  of  the  Eter- 
nal, receive  the  earnest  testimony  of  all.  In  it  are  centred 
the  dearest  interests  of  man.  It  is  the  fountain,  the  law, 
the  spirit  of  life.  It  is  the  purifier,  the  reformer  of  the 
world.  It  stands  alone,  above  all  other  systems,  the  re- 
vealer  of  the  being  and  perfections  of  God,  and  in  such  a 
light  as  to  elevate  and  purify  the  creature.  It  alone  re- 
veals a Saviour,  in  whom  the  hope  of  heaven  dawns  on  a 
lost  world.  Blot  it  out,  and  you  clothe  the  heavens  and 
the  earth  in  night.  You  rob  the  world  of  its  only  hope, 
and  sink  it  to  remediless  ruin.  Take  this  treasure  to  your 
hearts.  Carry  it  to  your  fellow  men.  'Peach  this  truth  to 
every  individual,  and  imbue  the  universal  mind  with  its 
doctrines. 

Notice  also,  the  glory  and  excellence  of  the  work  to  be 
achieved  by  the  truth.  We  have  done  a good  work  when 


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we  are  the  instruments  of  bringing  one  mind  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  the  truth,  before  in  darkness.  Much  more  when 
we  are  the  instruments  of  redeeming  a community  of  minds 
from  error  and  ignorance;  and  still  more,  of  imbuing  the 
intellect  of  a nation  with  the  principles  of  Christianity. 
How  grand  the  spectacle,  when  the  mind  of  a nation, 
crushed  and  corrupted,  rises  from  its  ruins,  made  free  by 
the  truth!  When  man  awakes  to  the  consciousness  of  his 
relations  to  God  and  to  immortality,  and  embraces  the  re- 
sponsibilities involved  in  those  relations.  This  is  a tri- 
umph which  truth  only  can  achieve.  Such  a triumph  it  is 
destined  to  achieve  over  man,  whether  it  finds  him  held  by 
the  stern  and  bigoted  faith  of  the  false  prophet,  enslaved 
and  galled  in  the  shackles  of  Romanism,  or  benighted  in 
heathen  superstitions.  As  the  work  of  the  Church  in  aid 
of  the  truth  goes  on,  planting  it  where  it  is  not,  and  sus- 
taining it  where  it  is  struggling  for  existence,  such  specta- 
cles of  moral  regeneration  will  be  multiplied,  till  the  earth 
becomes  the  garden  of  the  Lord. 

On  this  occasion,  we  need  not  look  beyond  our  own  land. 
We  are  a people  not  more  strange  in  our  diversified  ele- 
ments of  character,  than  in  the  various  positions  we  oc- 
cupy in  regard  to  religious  truth.  Churches  of  Christ  are 
established  in  our  large  cities,  but  many  thousands  there, 
do  not  hear  the  truth.  Throughout  that  portion  of  our  ter- 
ritory which  is  best  supplied  with  religious  privileges,  error 
is  proclaimed  by  the  side  of  the  truth,  with  the  warmest 
zeal.  Beyond  this,  is  a territory  ever  enlarging,  where  er- 
ror does  not  wait  to  see  if  truth  is  coming  to  take  posses- 
sion, but  at  once  advances  with  her  heralds,  and  plants  her 
standards.  Who  shall  define  the  thousand  forms  which 
error  assumes  ? We  need  not  go  abroad,  to  take  the  di- 
mensions of  the  massive  systems  of  error,  under  which  the 
human  intellect  is  prostrated  in  other  lands.  We  need  not 
stop  to  look  at  the  silly  fables,  the  monstrous  dogmas  of 
Paganism,  which  deface  a large  part  of  the  eastern  world, 


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20 

Leave  out  of  view,  the  warped  and  degraded  mind  of 
Catholic  Europe.  Fix  your  eyes  on  this  land  of  the  Puri- 
tans ; the  land  chosen  by  Providence  as  the  refuge  for 
truth,  in  the  day  of  its  oppression.  It  had  few  helpers  at 
first,  and  struggled  against  mighty  obstacles.  Its  friends 
are  greatly  multiplied,  but  it  is  still  its  destiny  to  grapple 
with  error.  Truth  is  still  denied,  perverted  and  corrupted. 
The,  Protestant  faith  is  assailed.  Hostility  breaks  out, 
sometimes  fiercely,  against  long  established  principles,  and 
old  foundations  are  shaken.  Then  we  are  a peculiar  peo- 
ple, in  that  we  have  no  throne  to  prescribe  a creed  wherever 
it  has  a subject,  and  to  exact  implicit  faith  wherever  it  sends 
an  edict.  We  have  no  royal  treasury  to  build  a church, 
wherever  it  draws  a tribute.  We  have  no  authority  to  sell 
spiritual  indulgences,  and  take  the  money  to  extend  our 
holy  religion.  The  people  claim  the  right  of  thinking  for 
themselves.  They  are  making  and  choosing  their  systems 
of  faith. 

This  is  inviting  ground  on  which  to  found  the  institu- 
tions of  the  Gospel.  It  is  a work  too,  of  high  and  press- 
ing moment,  to  establish  the  sway  of  truth  over  a land  of 
such  a destiny  as  this.  It  is  occupying  a field  which  is  not 
doubtful  in  its  claims,  or  in  the  prospect  of  success.  It  is 
embracing  the  opportunity  to  make  truth  triumphant  in  a 
nation,  the  star  of  whose  morning  has  given  promise  of  a 
meridian  glory  that  shall  distinguish  this  above  all  nations. 
It  is  embracing  the  opportunity  to  make  the  Puritan  faith, 
the  faith  of  a nation  whose  political  principles  are  making 
monarchs  tremble  on  their  thrones;  whose  position,  when 
tnjtth  is  universally  established,  will  make  it  the  instrument 
of  undermining  the  thrones  of  error  that  sway  with  such 
direful  rule,  a large  part  of  the  earth. 

The  truth,  under  God’s  blessing,  and  that  only,  will  ac- 
complish the  work  of  regeneration  in  this  land.  To  human 
appearance,  there  are  schemes  enough  projected,  to  over- 
come every  evil  in  a day.  And  there  is  confidence  enough 


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in  some  quarters,  to  expect  this,  if  certain  schemes,  but 
little  trusted  in  beyond  their  authors,  could  but  prevail. 
But  the  intelligent,  Christian  observer  must  perceive,  that 
no  hitman  devices  will  avail.  We  must  fall  back,  with  a 
sound,  old-fashioned  faith,  upon  the  truth  and  the  agency 
of  the  Spirit  of  truth  — upon  the  simple  truth,  faithfully 
illustrated  by  the  Church,  and  published  by  her  ministers 
through  the  land. 

To  aid  in  sending  abroad  the  truth,  is  the  object  of  that 
Society  whose  anniversary  we  celebrate  this  day.  It  turns 
aside  to  no  other  object.  It  had  its  rise  in  the  love  of  the 
truth.  On  that  it  still  depends.  With  every  accession  to 
its  strength,  the  field  is  enlarged  to  which  its  energies  and 
bounties  ought  to  be  applied.  The  cause  of  truth  owes 
much  to  its  operations. 

What  should  we  see  to-day,  if  this  Society  had  not  been 
sustained?  What  ignorance,  error  and  immorality  ? Count 
the  churches  that  live,  because  it  has  blessed  them.  Count 
the  schools  established  through  its  agency;  the  ignorance 
enlightened;  the  intemperance  and  Sabbath-breaking,  which 
it  has  prevented.  Estimate  its  influence  on  the  happiness 
of  families,  and  the  order  and  comfort  of  society.  Count 
the  souls  converted  to  Christ  through  the  truth  it  has  pub- 
lished. Hear  the  voices  of  praise  to  the  Redeemer,  which 
it  has  awakened,  as  they  are  now  sounding  over  these  hills 
and  valleys;  and  then  tell  me,  if  this  Society  is  not  the 
great  benefactor  of  our  State.  As  we  love  the  land  which 
God  has  given  us;  as  we  love  the  church,  and  the  truth 
which  is  in  Christ  for  the  salvation  of  man,  let  us  give  to 
this  enterprise  the  prayers  of  warm  hearts,  and  the  co-op- 
eration of  a willing  and  bountiful  charity. 


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REPORT 

OF  THE  TRUSTEES  OF  THE  MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY,  AT 
THEIR  THIRTY-SEVENTH  ANNUAL  MEETING,  IN  BATH, 
JUNE  20,  1844, 


In  submitting  their  Annual  Report  on  this  occasion,  the  Trustees  of  the 
Maine  Missionary  Society,  as  in  former  years,  would  present  in  detail,  to 
the  members,  patrons  and  friends  of  the  Institution,  the  labors,  trials,  ob- 
stacles and  successes  of  the  various  missionaries,  whom  their  charities  have 
sustained  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord,  during  the  year  past.  It  is  a beaten 
track,  and  therefore  nothing  new  to  be  looked  for;  “ a plain,  unvarnished 
tale,”  accompanied  by  no  startling  occurrences,  to  awaken  depth  of  feel- 
ing, or  to  arouse  to  unaccustomed  action.  It  is  a straight-forward  course, 
with  very  gradual,  tkmgh  continuous  advances 

When  the  annual  meeting  was  held  here,  in  1310,  there  were  53  Congre- 
gational professors  in  the  place.  There  are  now  between  400  and  500 ; 
and  the  Missionary  Society  has  increased,  in  numbers,  influence  and  op- 
erations, in  about  the  same  ratio.  It  has  never  had  any  very  sudden  en- 
largement; but  caution  has  been  exercised,  that  whenever  it  did  take  a 
6tep,  it  should  be  a step  forward.  It  has  “ held  on  the  noiseless  tenor  of 
its  way,”  until  the  little  rill  has  become  a broad  river,  so  that  many  drink 
of  its  waters;  until  the  acorn,  dropped  in  the  forest-ground,  has  become  a 
wide-spread  oak,  where  many  sit  in  its  shade.  “Behold,  what  a great  mat- 
ter a little  fire  kindleth  ! ” 

AI.PH  AEETICAL  ttST  OF  MISSIONARIES. 

Rf.v.  Samuel  P.  Abott,  Houlton,  Aroostook  County. — 4 months. — This 
is  one  of  the  outposts  of  our  Zion  ; but  though  the  most  distant,  not  the 
least  interesting  portion,  in  the  field  of  the  Society’s  operations.  It  is  the 
only  establishment  in  the  County,  where  there  has  been  a settled  ministry. 
Since  the  din  of  war  has  been  hushed  upon  the  border  line,  immigration 
has  greatly  increased,  and  the  region  calls  loudly  for  a corresponding  in- 
crease of  missionary  labors.  Besides  sustaining  this  stand,  the  Society  has 
had  two  other  missionaries,  a part  of  the  year,  laboring  in  the  vicinity. 
Mr.  Abott  had  scarcely  completed  one-fourth  of  the  year,  when,  through 
failure  of  health,  he  was  obliged  to  discontinue  his  labors  ; though  a min- 


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istering  brother,  on  the  eve  of  his  departure,  entered  into  his  labors,  and  has 
since  been  installed  to  the  pastoral  charge  of  the  church. 

Mr.  Charles  E.  Abbott,  Weld,  Franklin  County,  1 month. — Mr.  Ab- 
bott’s report  states : “ Much  of  the  time  that  I was  there,  was  very  stormy, 
and  when  the  weather  was  fair,  the  people  were  much  engaged  in  hus- 
bandry. I visited,  however,  as  much  as  I could,  and  saw  a good  number 
of  the  people.  I think  they  value  religious  ordinances,  and  that  there  is 
an  interesting  class  of  young  people,  male  and  female,  who  will  in  a few 
years,  be  strong  in  a good  cause.  A man  whose  taste  would  lead  him  to  a 
farming  town,  and  who  would  be  content  to  labor  now,  and  reap  three  or 
four  years  hence,  would,  I think,  be  successful  in  building  up  a large  and 
full  society." 

Since  Mr.  Abbott  left  this  ground,  the  people  have  engaged  a stated  sup- 
ply for  a year. 

Rev. Silas  Baker,  Standish,  Cumberland  County,  1 4 months. — Mr.  Ba- 
ker has  left  this  stand,  and  taken  the  pastoral  charge  of  the  church  in  Bux- 
ton ; and  the  people  in  Standish  have  engaged  a stated  supply,  sustained 
by  themselves. 

Rev.  Uriah  Bai.kam,  Union,  Lincoln  County,  3 months. — Mr.  Balkain 
writes:  “ During  the  year  past,  nothing  of  special  interest  has  occurred  ; 
and  yet,  with  respect  to  the  order  and  proprieties  of  the  gospel,  I think 
there  has  been  a steady  advance.  Unpromising  as  the  field  now  is,  I can- 
not doubt  that  the  time  is  coming,  when  a rich  harvest  will  be  gathered  ” 

Mr.  Samuel  Bowker,  East  Prospect,  Waldo  County,  3 months. — Mr. 
Bowker  writes  : This  church,  “ though  cast  down,  is  not  forsaken.  Though 
her  members  have  not  been  increased,  during  the  past  year,  yet  her  faith, 
with  respect  to  some  of  her  members,  has  grown  stronger;  and  of  all  her 
members,  it  may  be  said,  that  they  remain  steadfast  in  the  faith." 

Rev.  Isaac  Carleton,  Oxford,  Oxford  County,  2 £ months. — Mr.  Carl- 
ton’s Journal  states  : “ Though  no  additions  Jiave  been  made  to  the  church, 
during  the  year ; yet  somethings  look  encouraging.  Our  new  meeting- 
house was  dedicated,  on  the  first  of  July  last;  and  since  that  time,  the  con- 
gregation has  increased  in  numbers,  twenty  per  cent.” 

Rev.  E.  G.  Carpenter,  Exeter  and  Dexter,  Penobscot  County,  3 
months. 

Rev.  James  C arruthers,  Somerset,  Kennebec,  and  Cumberland  Coun 
lies,  6 months. — Mr.  Carruthers  continued  his  labors  in  this  State,  till 
January,  1841.  Since  that  time,  he  has  been  city  missionary  in  Boston, 
Mass. 

Rev.  Mr.  Carver,  Pittston,  Kennebec  County,  1 J months. — Mr.  Carver 
has  been  laboring  in  this  place,  as  the  people,  though  their  pastor  is  not 
formally  dismissed,  are  now  destitute  His  labors  hitherto,  so  far  as  known, 
have  been  acceptable. 

Mr.  Sumner  Clark,  Hancock  and  Waldo  Counties,  1 months.— Mr 


Maine  missionary  society. 


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Clark  lias  supplied  at  Swanville,  Freedom,  aud  Unity.  At  the  last  men- 
tioned place,  they  have  requested  him  to  abide  with  them  a year.  Of  this 
place,  he  remarks  : “ Our  congregation,  on  the  Sabbath,  has  been  gradually 
increasing;  other  meetings  unusually  well  attended.  On  the  whole,  we 
can  report  some  progress.” 

Rev.  Dana  Claves,  Kennebec  and  Lincoln  Counties,  9 months. — Mr 
Clayes  spent  seven  months,  in  Sidney,  North  Augusta,  Vassalborough,  Se- 
basticook,  and  Windsor,  Kennebec  County.  These  churches  are  all  feeble, 
though  some  of  them  have  been  very  much  resuscitated  and  encouraged  by 
the  labors  of  the  missionary.  He  has  also  spent  two  months  at  Jefferson, 
Lincoln  County.  Of  this  last  place,  he  says:  “This  church  is  in  the  in- 
fancy of  its  days,  being  only  a few  months  old.  In  respect  to  numbers  and 
property,  it  is  an  infant  in  strength.  I am  happy  to  say,  however,  that  it 
has  all  the  organs,  beauty  and  symmetry,  which  belong  to  those  of  mature 
years.  The  members  seem  harmonious,  prudent,  affectionate,  docile,  and 
active.  They  have  provided  themselves  with  a suitable  communion  ser- 
vice, and  according  to  their  ability,  have  made  provision  for  sustaining  the 
ministrations  of  the  gospel.  They  have  also  taken  preliminary  stops  for 
the  erection  of  a house  of  wrorship,  which  I think  will  succeed.” 

Rev.  Joseph  II.  Conant,  Chesterville,  Franklin  County,  1 ■]  months. — 
Mr.  Conant  writes  : “ Five  individuals  have  been  added  to  our  number,  by 
profession,  during  the  missionary  year  ; and  though  this  may  be  small,  com- 
pared with  accessions  made  to  some  churches,  yet,  tracing  the  kind  hand 
of  Providence  towards  us,  we  find  much  which  should  awaken  emotions  of 
gratitude  and  praise.” 

Mr.  Adoniuam  J.  Copeland,  Orono,  Penobscot  County,  2 J months. 

Rev.  Timothy  Davis,  Litchfield,  Kennebec  County,  1 $ months. — Mr. 
Davis  reports  that,  “ Seven  members  have  been  added  to  the  church ; five 
by  profession,  and  two  by  letter;  and  one  has  deceased,  and  six  have  been 
dismissed  to  the  Church  at  Richmond : making  the  whole  number  the  same 
as  last  year.” 

Rev  Nathan  Douglass,  St.  Albans  and  vicinity,  Somerset  County,  1 i 
months. — Air . Douglass  writes  : “ Our  church  has  not  increased,  the  year 
past;  but  the  number  attending  on  the  preached  word,  has  increased.  In 
this  town,  and  in  Palmyra  also,  since  the  great  mathematical  question  con- 
cerning the  end  of  the  world,  has  proved  fallacious,  many  are  settling  down 
on  better  ground.” 

Rev.  Samuel  S.  Drake,  Garland  and  Sangerville,  3 \ months. — Mr. 
Drake  writes  of  Sangerville  : “The  prospects  of  this  church,  are  much  the 
same  as  heretofore  ; if  any  different,  I think  they  are  better  than  formerly  ; 
and  for  this  reason  especially,  that  they  have  now  a convenient  place  of 
worship,  for  one  quarter  of  the  time.  They  are  well  united  and  firm,  and 
evidently  lovers  of  the  truth.  But  they  are  few,  and  should  be  reckoned 
among  the  feeble  sons  of  Jacob.” 

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REPORT  OF  THE  TRUSTEES  OF  THE 


Rjkv.  George  W.  Fargo,  Aroostook  County,  3 months. — Mr.  Fargo 
writes:  “ My  missionary  labors  have  been  somewhat  arduous,  but  very 
pleasant  and  encouraging.  My  view  of  the  importance  of  supplying  this 
extensive  region,  increases,  as  the  new  settlements  increase,  in  every  suc- 
cessive tour  I have  made.” 

Rev.  Jonas  Fisk,  Vassalborough,  Kennebec  County,  3 months. — Mr. 
Fisk  engaged  to  supply  at  this  place  for  one  year,  only  three-fourths  of 
which  have  transpired.  “ The  church,”  he  writes,  “ are,  for  the  most  part, 
happily  united,  both  in  feeling  and  effort.  Three  have  joined  to  the  church ; 
more  expected  soon  ” 

Rev.  Amos  N.  Freeman,  Abyssinian  Church,  Portland,  2 4 months. 

Rev.  Joseph  Freeman,  Strong,  Franklin  County,  1 | months. — Mr. 
Freeman  has  been  ordained  pastor  of  the  church,  during  his  mission.  II is 
report  states : “ During  the  past  year,  we  have  not  enjoyed  the  special  out- 
pouring of  the  Spirit,  as  in  the  year  previous.  But  the  work  of  divine 
grace,  has  seemed  to  be  deepening,  in  the  hearts  of  God’s  people ; and 
there  is,  I think,  at  the  present  time,  an  increasing  interest  among  us,  in 
the  things  of  religion.  Six  have  been  received  to  the  church  : five  by  pro- 
fession, one  by  letter.” 

Rev.  David  Gerry,  Hiram  and  Brownfield,  Oxford  County,  3 months. — 
Mr.  Gerry  writes  : “ There  has  been  no  special  awakening,  among  the 
people  of  my  care ; but  it  is  very  manifest,  that  there  has  been  a growing 
interest  in  the  institutions  of  religion;  and  our  congregation  has  consid- 
erably increased,  during  the  past  year.” 

Rev.  Solomon  B.  Gilbert,  Kennebunkport,  York  County,  2 4 months. — 
Mr.  Gilbert’s  Journal  states  : “ We  are  not  able  to  report  any  special  reli- 
gious interest,  during  the  past  year;  yet  wTe  feel  confident,  that  the  cause 
of  religion,  upon  the  whole,  is  gaining  a more  prominent  place  in  the  hearts 
and  affections  of  God's  people.  Eight  have  joined  to  the  church  ; six  by 
profession,  and  two  by  letter.” 

Rev.  James  Goocii,  Patten,  Penobscot  County,  2 months. — Mr.  Goocli 
performed  this  service,  early  in  the  year.  Some  other  missionaries  have 
been  on  the  ground  since  that  time.  The  church  is  small,  and  unable  to 
accomplish  much,  without  aid. 

Mu  Smith  B.  Goodenow,  Sebasticook  and  vicinity,  1 month. 

Rev.  L.  W.  Harris,  North  Bridgton,  2 5 months. 

Mr.  Stephen  H.  Haves,  Frankfort,  Waldo  County,  3 4 months. — The 
time  of  the  engagement  of  Mr.  Hayes,  at  this  place,  ends  in  October  next. 
He  writes:  “ The  church  have,  in  some  degree,  been  revived.  At  the  last 
communion,  four  were  added,  three  by  profession,  and  one  by  letter.  There 
are  several  others  who  indulge  a hope,  and  will  probably,  at  some  time, 
unite  with  the  church.” 

Mr.  Charles  D.  Herbert,  Burlington,  Penobscot  County,  1 month. — 
A communication  from  Mr.  Herbert,  under  date  of  4th  inst.  stales : “ I on- 


MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY. 


yr 

tered  upon  iny  labors  here,  24th  of  April  last.  When  1 arrived,  I found  a 
Freewill  Baptist  brother  had  been  holding  meetings,  two  or  three  weeks,  in 
hopes  of  a revival.  With  him  I united,  and  we  proceeded  with  perfect 
harmony.  We  had  reason  to  believe  that  the  Lord  attended  our  labor  with 
his  blessing.  Many  were  awakened  and  convicted,  and  some  were  found 
seeking  the  strait  and  narrow  path.  All  seemed  ready  and  even  eager,  to 
converse  about  their  eternal  interests.  It  was  sometimes  affecting  to  receive 
the  cordial  grasp  of  a stranger's  hand,  while  with  tearful  eye,  they  urged 
me  soon  to  visit  them.  Surely,  the  benefactors  of  the  Missionary  Society, 
would  feel  richly  repaid,  could  they  see  how  precious  are  the  bread  and 
water  of  life,  to  those  who  are  hungering  and  thirsting  in  the  wilderness." 

“ This  is  a most  important  station.  The  people  of  different  denomina- 
tions, have  all  united  their  efforts,  in  tire  erection  of  a very  commodious 
house  of  worship,  which  will  cost.them,  when  completed,  about  two  thous- 
and dollars.  It  is  built  upon  an  elevation,  commanding  a view  of  a sur- 
rounding country  of  great  fertility,  and  rich  in  other  resources.  This  re- 
gion is  fast  filling  up  with  Maine’s  hardiest  sons.  They  come  here  single- 
handed.  But  help  them  now,  and  we  may  hope,  with  the  smiles  of  Him 
who  loves  his  church,  that  they  will  be  soon  able  to  help  themselves." 

Rev.  Israel  Hills,  Lovell,  Oxford  County,  2 \ months. 

Mr.  Morris  IIol.man,  Second  Church,  York,  2 months. 

Rev.  E.  S.  Hofkins,  Rumford,  Oxford  County,  1 month. — The  last 
appropriation  to  this  church,  extended  a few  weeks  into  the  present  year  ; 
at  which  time,  they  nobly  resolved  to  assume  the  support  of  the  gospel  to 
themselves,  and  arc  probably  prospering  the  better  for  it. 

Rev.  Anson  Hibbard,  Andover,  2 months. — “Faint,  yet  pursuing.” 
Mr.  Hubbard  writes;  “The  darkness  with  which  we  are  surrounded,  does 
not  grow  darker;  and  so  we  encourage  ourselves,  and  go  forward.  Few 
people  are  more  willing  to  struggle  with  difficulties  in  sustaining  the  min- 
istry, than  are  the  friends  of  the  cause  in  this  place.” 

Rev.  Horatio  Ilsley,  Abbot,  Tiscataquis  Count}',  3 months. — Here  are 
four  denominations,  all  worshipping  together,  and  each  supplying  preach- 
ing one-fourth  of  the  time,  in  succession.  Mr.  Ilsley  writes:  “The  more 
I become  acquainted  with  our  feeble  churches,  and  of  the  region  round 
about  us,  the  more  am  I convinced  of  the  importance  of  having  these 
churches  supplied  with  the  preaching  of  the  gospel  at  stated  times.  One 
Sabbath  in  four,  (if  it  cannot  be  enjoyed  oflener,)  has  a tendency  to  keep 
things  together,  and  to  give  life  and  permanency  to  the  church,  and  to  the 
ordinances  of  the  gospel  among  them.  This  whole  region  is  destitute  of 
many  of  the  precious  privileges  which  are  enjoyed  in  older  parts  of  the 
State.  But  Congregationalism,  and  truth,  and  sound  piety,  are  far  in  ad- 
vance of  what  they  were  four  years  ago.  I hope  the  Missionary  Society 
will  continue  to  remember  this  growing  region,  and  do  all  that  for  us,  which 
the  necessities  of  the  case  demand,  and  the  charities  of  the  churches  will 
warrant  them  in  doing.” 


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Rev.  Elijah  Kellogg,  Harpswell,  Cumberland  County,  3 months. — 
Mr.  Kellogg  has  been  ordained  to  the  pastoral  care  of  this  church,  since 
the  close  of  his  missionary  labors;  and  the  people  now  are  sustaining  their 
own  ordinances  of  worship.  They  have  erected  a new  and  convenient 
house  of  worship,  which  has  been  dedicated  to  the  Lord  ; and  they  are 
now  looking  and  hoping  for  better  times.  The  report  of  Mr.  Kellogg, 
under  date  of  29th  April  last,  states  : “ I have  completed  the  term  of  labor 
assigned  me  by  your  Society,  in  this  place.  We  feel  grateful  to  the  Socie- 
ty, for  their  timely  assistance,  and  hope,  in  future,  to  be  able  to  help  our- 
selves.” 

Rev.  Daniel  Kendrick,  Lyman,  York  County,  2 months. — Mr.  Ken- 
drick writes,  under  date  of  8th  instant:  “ During  the  year,  eight  have  been 
added  to  this  church,  by  profession.  These  are  persons  who  had  experi- 
enced religion,  previous  to  the  commencement,  of  the  year.  Our  meetings 
have  been  as  well,  and  I think  better,  attended,  than  in  years  past.” 

Rev.  Reuben  Kimball,  Kitterv,  3 months. — Mr.  Kimball,  under  date  of 
7th  inst.  writes  : “ We  have  enjoyed  no  great  outpouring  of  the  Holy  Spirit ; 
and  yet  we  have  not  been  idle,  nor  destitute  of  a deep  interest  in  the  cause 
of  Christ.  The  church  have  enjoyed  good  meetings ; been  more  than 
usually  ready  for  Christian  exertions;  are  united,  attentive,  and  praying 
for  better  days  to  Zion.” 

Rev.  Levi  Loring,  Anson  and  Athens,  3 months. — Mr.  Loring  writes : 
“ I have  preached  at  Anson  and  Athens  villages,  alternately,  during  the 
year.  In  the  latter  place,  there  has  been  a considerable  increase,  in  the 
average  attendance  on  public  worship.” 

Rev.  Amasa  Loring,  Shapleigh,  3 4 months  — Mr.  Loring’s  Journal 
states:  “ At  the  commencement  of  the  year,  we  dedicated  and  began  to 
occupy  our  new  meeting-house.  This  was  an  important  event  to  us,  as  it 
afforded  a convenient  and  stated  place  for  public  worship,  increased  the 
number  of  hearers,  and  concentrated  and  revived  the  interests  of  the  So- 
ciety. Though  there  has  been  no  special  religious  interest,  yet  the  church 
has  made  some  advance  in  numbers  and  resources.  Six  have  been  received, 
three  by  profession,  and  three  by  letter.  As  a people,  they  are  making 
commendable  exertions  to  sustain  the  gospel.  When  we  consider  the  past 
and  nearly  hopeless  state  of  this  church,  the  many  obstacles  to  its  enlarge- 
ment, and  the  progress  it  has  made,  we  are  constrained  to  view  its  present 
prospects  flattering,  and  calculated  to  cheer  us  onward.” 

Rev.  James  T.  M’Coi.lom,  Pittston,  Kennebec  County,  1 months. — 
Mr.  M'Collom  has  removed  from  this  station,  and  is  now  supplying  at  Wis- 
casset. 

Rev.  Josuh  G.  Merrill,  Washington  and  Windsor,  2 month. s — Mr. 
Merrill  has  discontinued  his  labors  at  Windsor,  and  the  field  is  now  occu- 
pied by  another  missionary. 

Mr.  Josiau  Merrill,  Orland,  Hancock  County,  1 4 months. — Mr  Mer- 


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rill  writes  : “1  have  spent  five  Sabbaths  at  Orland.  There  lias  been  no 
Congregational  church  organized  here,  though  about  twenty  members  of 
the  church  in  llucksport,  reside  here.  This  seems  ta  be  a very  important 
station  for  a minister  of  the  gospel.” 

Ur.v.  Stephen  Merrill,  Lisbon,  Lincoln  County,  3 months. — Mr.  Mer- 
rill has  left  this  stand,  and  is  now  preaching  at  Auburn. 

Rev.  Alpha  Morton, Temple,  Franklin  County,  1 } months. — Mr.  Mor- 
ton was  ordained  to  the  pastoral  care  of  this  church,  in  January  last,  but 
his  previous  engagements  have  prevented  him  from  supplying  them  here, 
vet,  except  a very  small  portion  of  the  time. 

Mr.  Benjamin  Mead,  Lincoln  and  Hancock  Counties,  1 month. 

Mr.  John  Orr,  Sebasticook  and  vicinity,  1 5 months. 

Rev.  Robert  Pace,  Penobscot  County,  7 months. — Mr.  Page  has  sup- 
plied, more  or  less,  almost  all  the  destitute  churches  in  Penobscot  County, 
having  “ preached  in  Dixmont,  Levant,  Glenburne,  North  Bangor,  Still- 
water, Old  Town,  Lincoln,  Burlington  and  Patten.”  He  has  also  sup- 
plied many  waste  places,  in  the  same  region.  II is  report  contains  a de- 
tailed account  of  the  condition  of  these  churches,  their  numbers,  resour- 
ces, situation,  wants  and  prospects.  They  are  almost  all  feeble ; some  of 
them  in  the  midst  of  a growing  population. 

Of  Lincoln,  he  says;  “The  church  here,  as  in  most  of  the  other  places, 
is  very  feeble,  consisting  only  of  three  resident  male  members.  It  is,  how- 
ever, a place  of  importance — a great  thoroughfare,  and  distinguished  for 
its  water-power.  It  is  quite  a village,  and  the  centre  of  business  for  a con- 
siderable region  ; has  a manufacturing  company  chartered,  and  gives  prom- 
ise of  increasing  in  wealth  and  population.  Though  the  church  at  present 
could  do  but  little  for  the  support  of  the  gospel ; yet  it  is  thought  that  many 
would  join  with  them,  and  contribute  to  a considerable  amount ; so  that 
soon  they  might  be  able  to  sustain  the  ministry  of  themselves,  one-half  of 
the  time.”  Speaking  of  Patten,  which  is  the  most  northerly  church  in 
Penobscot  County,  he  states  : “This  is  another  centre;  an  excellent  soil, 
a considerable  village,  and  a rapidly  growing  population.  The  Congrega- 
tional church,  new  as  the  place  is,  (only  eleven  years  old,)  is  only  one 
among  four  or  five  churches  of  different  denominations.  The  church  is  in 
harmony,  and  possesses  a good  degree  of  influence.  A minister,  stationed 
here,  might  extend  his  labors  to  No.  4,  directly  east  of  this,  (which  is  in 
Aroostook  County,)  and  thence  five  miles  farther,  to  Grand  Falls;  and 
also  to  many  other  villages,  springing  up  in  the  region  ; from  all  which, 
he  might  soon  receive  one-half  of  his  support.” 

Rev.  Calvin  E.  Park,  Waterville,  Kennebec  County,  2 months. — The 
pastoral  relation  of  Mr.  Park,  to  the  church,  has  been  dissolved,  and  he 
has  removed  from  this  stand. 

Rev.  Cyril  Pearl,  Harrison,  Cumberland  County,  2 £ months. — Mr. 
Pearl  writes  : “ The  religious  interest,  mentioned  in  my  last  year’s  report, 


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did  not  entirely  subside,  for  some  weeks;  and  it  has  left  a healthful  state 
of  feeling,  generally,  in  the  church.  Nine  have  been  added;  seven  by 
profession,  and  two  by  letter.” 

i Rev.  John  Perham,  Anson,  Madison  and  Flagg-Staff,  1 4 months. — Mr. 
Perham  reports  : “There  are  several  persons  who  contemplate  joining  to 
the  church  in  Madison  soon  ; twelve  have  been  added  to  the  church  in 
Anson;  and  a church  has  been  organized  at  Flagg-Staff,  consisting  of 
thirty-two  members.  These  three  churches  have  united  in  giving  Iq  Mr. 
Perham,  a call  to  take  the  pastoral  charge  of  them. 

Rev.  Josiah  W.  Peet,  Gardiner,  4 months. — Mr.  Peet  writes:  “We 
hope  several  cases  of  conversion  have  occurred  among  us,  during  the  year, 
and  that  the  church  has  increased  in  knowledge  and  grace.” 

Rev.  John  A.  Perry,  Jonesborough,  Washington  County,  2 months. — 
Mr.  Perry  is  the  pastor  of  the  church  at  Whitneyville,  (Maehias,)  but  has 
supplied  at  Jonesborough,  a portion  of  the  year. 

Rev.  William  Pierce,  Cape  Elizabeth,  2 \ months. — “Three  have  been 
received  by  profession,  and  one  by  letter.” 

Rev.  Henry  Richardson,  Gilead,  1 month. — Mr.  Richardson  preaches 
alternately  to  this  church,  and  to  the  church  in  Shelburne,  N.  H. 

Rev.  William  T.  Savage,  Houlton,  Aroostook  County,  3 months. — 
Mr.  Savage  has  been  installed,  during  his  mission  in  this  place.  His  is 
the  only  church  in  the  County*;  that  has  a pastor.  Indeed,  there  is  but  one 
besides;  though  there  are  three,  in  the  north-eastern  part  of  Penobscot 
County,  (Patten,  Lincoln,  and  Burlington,)  which  may  well  be  considered 
as  belonging  to  the  region.  These  five  churches,  with  as  many  more  that 
might  be  soon  organized,  would  make  a respectable  Conference,  in  this 
section  of  the  State. 

Mr.  Savage  writes,  in  his  report,  under  date  of 8th  instant:  “They  con- 
tribute generously,  here,  in  Houlton,  for  the  support  of  the  gospel,  and 
give  more,  according  to  their  means,  than  holds  true  of  any  other  place 
with  which  I am  acquainted.  Continuance  of  help,  however,  fiom  the 
Missionary  Society,  I believe  to  be  absolutely  necessary,  to  sustain  the 
ordinances  of  the  gospel.  I desire,  further,  to  lift  up  an  earnest  cry,  in 
behalf  of  this  region  ; and  I know  it  will  be  to  those  who  feel  interested 
for  us.  We  need  very  much,  at  the  present  time,  two  missionaries,  to  be 
permanently  established  here  Monticello,  twelve  miles  north  of  Houlton, 
might  be  the  home  of  one  of  them,  where  he  might  preach  one-fourth  or 
one-half  of  the  time  ; and  two  or  three  other  places,  as  New-Limerick  or 
Hodgdon,  would  give  him  full  scope  for  all  his  activity.  The  other  mis- 
sionary is  needed  farther  north,  on  or  near  the  Aroostook  river.  With  two 
more  ministers,  we  could  organize  the  little  churches  here,  into  a Confer- 
ence, and  ourselves  into  an  Association,  and  act  with  ten-fold  more  vigor 
and  encouragement.  I am  now  alone  here,  and  have  been  here  seven 
months,  without  an  exchange.  If  the  Congregational  Christians  of  the 


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State,  conld  be  roused  to  the  importance  of  acting  in  this  region,  now, 
while  the  moral  elements  are  held  in  solution,  (as  it  were,)  I am  perfectly 
convinced,  that  they  would  be  repaid  a hundred  fold,  in  the  immediate  and 
ultimate  triumphs  of  the  Redeemer's  cause.” 

Rev.  John  Sawyer,  Penobscot  County,  1 month. 

Rev.  William  S.  Sewall,  Milo,  Blanchard,  and  Sebec,  3 months. — 
Mr. Sewall  has  the  pastoral  care  of  the  church  in  Brownville,  but  spends 
one-fourth  of  his  time,  as  a missionary.  He  labored  nine  weeks  in  Milo, 
and  the  oilier  three  weeks  at  Blanchard  and  Sebec.  “ Two  added  to  the 
church  in  Milo.” 

Rev.  Jotiiam  Sewall,  Burlington  and  vicinity,  3 months. — Mr.  Sewall 
reports:  “I  spent  thirteen  weeks  in  the  service  of  the  Maine  Missionary 
Society,  principally  in  Burlington,  Lincoln,  and  vicinity.  I preached  six- 
ty-nine times;  made  two  hundred  and  thirty-six  family  visits  ; attended 
five  Conference  meetings;  visited  a few  schools;  baptised  two  adults,  and 
eight  children  ; admitted  four  persons  to  church-fellowship  ; and  adminis- 
tered the  Lord's  supper  three  times.  That  part  of  Lincoln  church,  living 
in  Springfield,  bids  fair  to  become  a church  by  itself.  I admitted  two  males 
to  its  communion,  and  there  is  a prospect  of  more  being  added.” 

Rev.  Nathan  NY.  Sheldon,  Gray,  Cumberland  County,  2 months. — 
The  pastoral  relation,  between  Mr.  Sheldon  and  this  church,  has  been  dis- 
solved, during  the  year  past. 

Rev.  Oken  Sikes,  Mercer,  Somerset  County,  3 months. — Mr.  Sikes  has 
left  this  stand,  and  is  now  preaching  in  Massachusetts. 

Mr.  Thomas  Smith,  Penobscot  and  NVashington  Counties,  7 months. — 
Mr.  Smith  spent  one  month  in  Penobscot  County,  and  six  months  in  NVash- 
ington County.  In  regard  to  the  latter  stations,  he  says  : “ 1 have  spent 
half  the  time  of  the  six  months  past,  at  Cherryfield.  This  church  is  com- 
paratively small,  and  in  a feeble  state  ; and  yet  they  are  willing  to  engage 
to  sustain  a minister  for  one-half  the  time,  without  aid,  if  he  can  be  em- 
ployed in  the  vicinity  the  other  half,  by  the  Missionary  Society.  I am  far 
separated  from  Congregational  ministers;  twenty-seven  miles  to  Ellsworth, 
the  nearest  at  the  west,  and  the  same  distance  to  Machias,  the  nearest  at 
the  east.  I have  spent  five  Sabbaths  at  Columbia,  ten  miles  east  of  this, 
where  there  is  a pleasant  village  of  some  three  hundred  inhabitants,  but 
no  Congregational  church.  I also  visited  several  destitute  places  in  the 
County,  and  passed  two  Sabbaths  with  the  church  at  Whiting.  This  is  a 
feeble  establishment.  They  are  few  in  numbers,  and  poor  as  to  the  things 
of  this  world,  but  rich  in  faith  and  in  good  works.” 

Mr.  Joseph  Smith,  Old  Town,  Penobscot  County,  2 months. 

Mr.  Charles  B.  Smith.  Blanchard  and  Atkinson,  1 month. — .Mr.  Smith 
writes:  “ I supplied  by  exchange,  one  Sabbath,  at  Atkinson,  and  supplied 
three  Sabbaths  at  Blanchard.  At  this  latter  place,  the  church  numbers 
about  sixty.  When  destitute  of  preaching,  they  hold  society  meetings, 


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and  read  sermons.  Many  of  the  members  seem  to  be  growing  Christians." 

Rev.  Francis  L.  Smith,  Sidney  and  vicinity,  1 4 months. 

Mr.  Ai.den  Southwortii,  Piscataquis  and  Cumberland  Counties,  4 
months. — He  spent  one-half  of  his  mission  at  Sebec  and  Atkinson,  and  the 
other  half  at  Raymond,  Casco,  and  Naples.  Of  this  latter  stand,  he  writes  : 
“ This  is  a field  that  surely  ought  to  be  cultivated.  Everything  is  yet  to 
be  done;  but  I think  if  the  right  man  was  sustained,  in  this  station,  one 
year,  the  result  would  be,  an  increasing  religious  interest,  more  readiness 
to  help  themselves,  and  other  benefits  usually  attending  a stated  ministry.” 

Mr.  S.  M.  Stone,  Newfield,  York  County,  2 months. — Mr.  Stone  writes  : 
“ Though  we  have  not  been  cheered  by  accessions  to  our  number,  still  we 
have  reason  to  believe  that  the  cause  of  Christ  is  progressing  here.  Our 
congregation  on  the  Sabbath,  has  been  full,  and  all  classes  among  us,  have 
been  attentive  to  the  word  preached.” 

Rev.  Cyrus  Stone,  Bingham,  Solon  and  vicinity,  Somerset  County, 
3 £ months. — Mr.  Stone,  one  of  the  returned  missionaries  from  India,  after 
recovering  his  health,  took  the  pastoral  charge  of  the  churches  in  Bing- 
ham and  Solon  village  ; supplying,  also,  a portion  of  the  time,  at  the  Forks 
of  the  Kennebec,  and  thence  on  towards  the  Canada  line;  constituting  a 
field  very  like  the  theatre  of  his  former  labors,  when  far  away  towards  the 
rising  sun.  In  his  report,  under  date  of  8th  instant,  lie  states  : “ The  mis- 
sion assigned  me,  has  been  fulfilled  in  Bingham,  Solon  village,  Moscow, 
and  the  region  above.  Have  had  good  encouragement  in  preaching,  visit- 
ing, and  distributing  Bibles  and  tracts.  And  though  I can  report  no  special 
manifestations  of  the  Spirit,  in  the  conversion  of  sinners,  yet  the  churches 
have  been  revived,  and  some  few  brought  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  Ten 
have  been  united  to  the  churches  of  Bingham  and  Solon  village  ; eight  to 
the  former,  and  two  to  the  latter.  There  has  been  no  vissible  progress  in 
the  cause  of  truth  and  gospel  order,  in  the  region  of  my  operations.  The 
churches  are  gradually  assuming  a more  healthy  state  ; more  stable,  more 
spiritual,  more  zealous  for  ‘the  faith  which  was  once  delivered  to  the 
saints.’  I have  preached  once  at  the  Forks  of  the  Kennebec,  and  once  in 
the  lumber-men’s  camp  in  the  forest;  have  placed  the  word  of  God  in  sev- 
eral families,  before  destitute  of  it;  and  circulated  tracts  very  extensively. 
The  diocese  I have  now  occupied  nearly  three  years,  is  a very  extensive 
one,  and  a field  of  much  promise,  if  duly  cultivated.  It  is  of  vast  import- 
ance to  all  the  northern  parts  of  Somerset  County,  to  the  church  of  Christ, 
and  to  immortal  souls,  not  only  of  the  present,  but  of  future  generations, 
that  the  ministry  of  the  gospel  and  its  ordinances,  be  promptly  furnished 
and  efficiently  sustained.  May  the  Great  Head  of  the  church,  open  the 
hearts  of  those  who  possess  abundance,  to  supply  the  needful  funds  to  ex- 
tend missionary  operations,  in  some  good  degree  commensurate  with  the 
spiritual  necessities  of  these  extended  wastes  ! 

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3 months. — Mr.  Strickland,  in  his  report,  states:  “Though  I can  speak  ot 
no  revival  of  religion  among  us,  yet  1 think  there  has  been  a gain  in  favor 
of  the  cause.  We  have  a neat  ami  commodious  house  of  worship,  which 
lias  been  built  during  the  year.  The  erection  of  it,  cost  some  ellort  and 
self-denial  ; but  it  was  very  much  needed,  and  we  are  glad  we  undertook 
it.  We  can  now  worship  God,  having  none  to  molest  us." 

Mb.  Thomas  D.  Sturtevant,  Sebasticook,  1 month. — Mr.  Sturtcvant 
writes  : “ My  meetings  have  been  usually  well  attended,  and  tlie  people 
have  seemed  attentive  to  the  truth.” 

Mr.  Reuben  Sweetser,  Orrington,  Penobscot  County,  1 month. — In  a 
communication,  under  di  te  of  3d  instant,  Mr.  Swectsorsays  : “ I completed 
my  labors  at  Orrington,  on  the  23d  ult.  The  religious  society  has,  within 
the  few  past  years,  erected  a very  convenient  house  of  worship,  and  earn- 
estly desire  to  have  the  means  of  grace  permanently  established  among 
them.” 

Rev.  George  F.  Tewksburv,  Albany,  Oxford  County,  3 months. — The 
prospects  of  the  Congregational  church  and  society,  here,  seem  to  be  more 
encouraging.  “ They  have  made  an  effort,  and  1 believe  done  the  best 
they  could,  to  redeem  the  parsonage.  I have  heard  souk;  of  them  remark, 
that  when  they  got  through  these  embarrassments,  they  must  begin  to  think 
of  having  the  aid  received  from  the  Missionary,  to  be  gradually  diminished  ” 

Rev.  William  Tobev,  Kennebec  County,  1 month. — Mr.  Tobey,  after 
one  Sabbath,  was  requested  by  the  people  at  Boothbay,  to  supply  them  one 
year ; to  which  he  acceded,  and  relinquished  the  remainder  of  the  mis- 
sion. 

Rev.  Henry  White,  Bradford,  Penobscot  County,  1 month. — Mr.  White 
is  stated  supply  at  Bradford.  He  writes,  under  date  of  June  3d:  “This 
little  church,  which  has  been  struggling  for  years  to  maintain  an  existence, 
is  now  attempting  to  rise  and  flourish.  Six  have  been  added  to  it,  during 
the  year,  constituting  more  than  one-third  of  the  whole  number.  I have 
preached  in  Charlestown,  one-fourth  of  the  time,  since  last  autumn ; and 
they  are  now  getting  up  a subscription,  with  a view  of  having  me  ppend 
half  of  my  time,  in  that  place.” 

Rev.  Thomas  Williams,  Poland,  Cumberland  County,  3 months. — The 
report  of  Mr.  Williams,  under  date  of  5th  instant,  states  : “ The  church 
and  society  in  this  place,  remain  weak  as  to  their  ability  to  support  the 
gospel;  but  still  have  an  increasing  conviction,  that  for  the  good  of  the 
cause  of  religion,  it  is  very  important  that  it  should  be  sustained  the  whole 
time.” 

Rev.  Luther  Wiswell,  Brooks  and  Jackson,  Waldo  County,  24 
months. — Mr.  Wiswell  writes:  “There  has  been  nothing,  which  could  be 
termed  a revival  of  religion,  among  us  ; and  yet  I cannot  help  feeling,  that 
many  plants  of  righteousness,  have  been  taking  root  downward,  and  bear- 


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mg'  fruit  upward.  Eight  have  been  added  to  tho  church,  during  the  year ; 
four  by  profession,  and  four  by  letter.” 

Rev.  Franklin  Yeaton,  Limington,  York  County,  3 months. — Mr. 
Yeaton  has  taken  the  pastoral  charge  of  this  church,  during  his  mission  ; 
and  things  here,  now  wear  a more  promising  aspect. 

RESULTS  OF  MISSIONARY  OPERATIONS. 

The  Trustees  have  employed,  during  the  year  now  closing,  some  for  a 
longer  and  some  for  a shorter  period,  seventy-five  missionaries  ; seven  in 
advance  of  last  year ; and  about  the  same  increase  in  the  annual  amount 
of  labors.  Five  of  the  missionaries,  during  the  year,  have  been  ordained 
or  installed  to  the  pastoral  care  of  the  churches  where  they  were  laboring; 
one  in  Limington,  York  County  ; one  in  Temple,  and  one  in  Strong,  Frank- 
lin County  ; one  in  Houlton,  Aroostook  County  ; and  one  in  Harpswell, 
Cumberland  County.  There  have  been  some  revivals  of  religion,  in  dif- 
ferent parts  of  the  State,  under  the  ministrations  of  missionaries,  but  less 
powerful  in  their  nature,  and  more  circumscribed  in  their  influence,  than 
in  years  that  are  past.  Something  over  one  hundred  have  been  added  to 
the  feeble  churches,  probably  little  more  than  supply  ing  the  places  of  those 
removed  by  death  and  otherwise.  And  yet  there  has  been  great  outward 
prosperity,  great  internal  harmony,  great  encouragement  to  the  cause. 

The  American  Tract  Society,  at  Boston,  furnished  to  the  missionaries  of 
this  State,  (selecting  those  whose  situation  favored  the  design,)  one  hun- 
dred dollars’  worth  of  tracts,  (150,000  pages,)  which  have  been  distributed 
in  those  regions  where  there  is  the  greatest  destitution  of  the  stated  ordi- 
nances of  the  gospel. 

FINANCIAL  CONCERNS  OF  THE  SOCIKTT. 

The  expenditures  of  the  year,  have  been  about  $8000  dollars  The 
treasurer,  besides  paying  the  missionaries  at  the  last  anni versary,  has  met 
calls  of  the  current  year,  to  such  an  amount,  that  with  the  balacne  of  $800 
in  the  treasury,  just  reported,  will  meet  the  liabilities  of  the  Society,  want- 
ing about  $3000.  This  amount,  it  is  hoped,  will  be  received  on  the  present 
occasion.  Though  it  is  more  than  an  average  amount  of  the  receipts,  at 
the  meetings,  for  seven  years  past,  yet  within  that  time,  there  have  been 
one  or  two  instances,  when  the  receipts  have  been  more  than  this.  They 
were  viewed  as  uncommon  occasions.  And  why  is  not  the  present,  an 
uncommon  occasion  ? There  are  uncommon  cries  for  help,  from  every 
point  of  the  compass;  uncommon  self-denial  and  exertion  by  the  destitute, 
to  secure  the  means  of  grace  ; and  through  the  favor  of  God,  uncommon 
success  in  establishing  the  gospel.  And  why  should  there  not  be,  also,  an 
uncommon  display  of  bounty  and  beneficence,  in  carrying  forward  the 
work  of  the  Lord?  All  hearts,  wedded  to  the  Saviour's  cause,  will  cheer 
fully  unite  in  the  response,  yea  and  amen. 


MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY. 


3.3 


Some  have  wished  that  allusions  to  its  past  history,  may  be  made  a little 
more  in  detail.  And  notwithstanding  its  course,  to  many,  is  plain  and  fa- 
miliar as  the  way  to  tho  sanctuary,  yet,  as  others  are  less  acquainted  with 
its  origin  and  movements,  it  may  be  well  to  remark,  though  at  the  hazard 
of  repetition  of  what  may  have  been  submitted  on  former  occasions. 

The  Society  had  its  foundation  meeting  in  June,  1807.  There  were  then 
thirty-two  members,  nine  of  whom,  only,  now  survive,  residing  in  the  State. 
This  number  has  been  increased,  so  that  it  would  be  difficult  now,  to  tell 
the  thousands.  There  are  about  one  thousand  life-members,  the  payment 
for  which,  in  successive  years,  has  brought  ,$‘30,000  into  the  treasury  ; and 
the  number  of  these,  is  annually  increasing.  The  operations  of  the  So- 
ciety, at  its  origin,  were  necessarily  restricted  ; only  one  missionary  em- 
ployed, the  first  year.  And  the  sixth  year,  the  number  had  only  reached 
twelve,  and  the  income  amounting  to  about  $1000.  In  the  thirteenth  year, 
which  was  18‘30,  the  number  of  missionaries  was  twenty-six  ; and  the  in- 
come increased  in  proportion.  There  was  a gradual  enlargement  of  opera- 
tion, till  1833-6,  when  silver  was  no  more  accounted  of,  than  in  the  days 
of  Solomon,  and  the  income  of  the  Society  rose  to  $10,000,  and  the  num- 
ber of  missionaries,  to  ninety.  The  following  year,  caine  the  sad  rcrersr. 
Though  the  Society  had  no  connexion  with  the  speculating  mania  of  the 
day,  and  had  no  possession  of  “castles  built  in  the  air,”  yet  it  could  not 
but  feel  the  shock,  as  everything  else  did.  One  might  say,  as  the  ghost 
did  to  Hamlet,  “ What  a falling  off  was  there  ! ” The  income  was  dimin- 
ished at  once,  fifty  per  cent,  and  the  missionaries,  of  course,  reduced  to 
half  the  number.  From  that  time,  seven  years,  the  Society  has  been 
gradually  advancing;  so  that,  the  coming  year,  should  there  be  the  same 
increase  as  in  the  two  or  three  years  past,  the  Society  will  realize  again  its 
income  of  $10,000,  with  a healthy  movement,  and  stable  foundation.  This 
amount,  annually  increasing,  will  meet  the  wants  of  an  extensive  and  ever 
extending  population.  ^ 

The  policy  of  the  Society  has  been,  from  the  beginning,  to  have  their 
missionaries,  in  some  degree,  permanent,  or  limited  to  particular  stations, 
in  order  to  forward  the  settlement  of  the  gospel  ministry.  Some,  indeed, 
in  so  extended  a field,  must  be  missionaries  at  large  ; but  the  greater  por- 
tion of  them,  always  have  been  laboring  in  prescribed  circuits,  and  in  this 
way,  have  effected,  in  many  places,  the  organization  of  churches,  and  the 
settlement  of  the  ministry.  Of  the  two  hundred  and  eleven  churches,  in 
the  State,  one  hundred  and  seventy  have  been  established  or  aided,  at  some 
time,  by  the  Missionary  Society ; more  than  four-fifths  of  the  whole  num- 
ber. And  the  churches  yet  to  be  organized,  in  the  waste  places,  and  in 
the  breakings-in  upon  the  forest,  must  be  formed  by  the  same  means,  and 
trained  up,  if  they  are  trained  up  at  all,  in  the  same  way. 

An  institution,  which,  “ by  the  good  hand  of  God  upon  it,”  has  been  so 


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REPORT  OF  THE  TRUSTEES  OF  THE 


signally  instrumental  in  enlarging  and  beautifying  Zion,  has  a just  claim 
to  the  affections,  the  treasures,  and  the  cheerful  co-operation  of  the  Chris- 
tian community. 

The  prospects  of  the  Society  were  newer  more  flattering.  Calls  are  mul- 
tiplied, the  openings  auspicious,  and  the  announcement  of  Providence 
distinct  and  urgent,  “ Go  in  and  possess  the  land,” 

Though  our  field  of  operation  is  extensive,  it  is  small,  when  compared 
with  that  of  the  Parent  Institution.  That  spreads  its  influence  over  the 
whole  land,  extending  its  operations  to  the  west,  and  to  the  far  west.  It  is 
matter  of  rejoicing,  to  have  seen  their  whole-souled  confidence  in  the 
Christian  public,  in  sending  out  from  twenty  to  thirty  missionaries  at  once, 
to  Missouri  and  Iowa,  pledging  eight  or  fen  thousand  dollars,  when  there 
were  no  funds  in  their  treasury;  and  it  is  matter  of  greater  rejoicing  still, 
to  have  seen  that  the  same  Christian  public  came  up,  and  redeemed  their 
pledge. 

Having  done  all  this,  there  will  be  a united  influence,  in  charities,  ef- 
forts, and  prayers,  to  aid  the  foreign  operations,  to  spread  the  gospel  over 
the  world.  And  these  operations,  these  efforts  and  supplications,  must  be 
continued  and  increased,  until  the  light  from  heaven  shall  dissipate  every 
dark  cloud  from  the  earth;  until  the  Saviour’s  last  command  is  fulfilled, 
“to  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature;”  until  the  mosque  of  the  Turk, 
the  pagoda  of  the  Indian,  the  synagogue  of  the  Jew,  the  cathedral  of  the 
papist,  the  chapel  of  infidelity,  and  all  temples  of  idolatry  and  of  error, 
shall  be  converted  into  Christian  gatherings,  from  which,  in  every  part  of 
the  earth,  and  every  island  of  the  sea,  there  shall  ascend  up  clouds  of  in- 
cense, of  prayer  and  praise,  that  shall  mingle  together,  before  the  throne 
of  heaven ; and  the  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  shall  smell  a 6weet  savor  from 
the  universal  sacrifice,  and  command  his  blessing,  even  life  forevermore 


Til IRTY-SEVEXTII  ANNIVERSARY. 


The  Maine  Missionary  Society  held  its  thirty-seventh  annual  meeting 
in  the  Meeting-llouse  of  Rev.  Mr.  Palmer’s  Congregation,  Ralh,  June  2(>, 
1844;  Rev.  Wm.  T.  Dwight,  President  of  the  Society,  in  the  chair,  by 
whom  select  portions  of  Scripture  were  read,  and  prayer  offered. 

The  Annual  Report  of  the  Trustees  was  presented  by  the  Rev.  Dr, 
Gillett,  the  Secretary. 

A resolution,  to  accept  and  print  the  Report,  was  offered  by  Rev.  E.  G. 
Carpenter,  sustained  by  a pertinent  address,  and  adopted.  Rev.  Messrs. 
G.  E.  Adams,  E.  F.  Cutter,  Mr.  Gallaway,  of  St  Johns,  N,  B.,  S.  L.  Pom- 
roy,  J.  C.  Lovejoy,  and  D.  Thurston,  also  addressed  the  meeting. 

The  annual  Sermon  was  preached  by  Rev.  J.  B.  Condit,  and  the  Rev.  A 
Cummings  was  appointed  a committee  to  present  to  him  the  thanks  of  the 
Society  for  his  sermon,  and  to  request  a copy  for  publication. 

OFFICERS 

OF  THE  MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY.  ELECTED  JUNE  26,  1844. 

REV.  WILLIAM  T DWIGHT,  Portland,  President. 

“ CHARLES  FREEMAN,  Limerick,  Vice  President. 

“ ELIPIIALET  GILLETT,  D.  D.,  Hallowell,  Corresponding 
and  Recording  Secretary. 

WOODBURY  STORER,  Esq.,  Portland,  Treasurer 

TRUSTEES. 

THE  PRESIDENT,  ex  officio. 

REV.  ELIPIIALET  GILLETT,  D.  D. 

“ DAVID  THURSTON,  Winthrop. 

“ BENJAMIN  TAPPAxN,  D.  D.,  Augusta 

“ J.  W.  ELLINGWOOD,  Bath. 

“ JONA.  B.  CONDIT,  Portland. 

“ ASA  CUMMINGS  Portland. 

“ SWAN  L.  POMROY,  Bangor. 

“ EDWARD  F.  CUTTER,  Warren 
WOODBURY  STORER,  Esq. 

HON.  WILLIAM  RICHARDSON,  Bath. 

Executive  Committee. — Rev.  Messrs.  Gillett,  Thurston,  Tappan,  Elling- 
wood,  Cummings  and  Dwight. 

Auditors. — William  Swan  and  Wm.  C.  Mitchell,  Esqs. 

The  next  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Society  is  to  be  holden  at  Fryeburg. 
in  the  Meeting-House  of  Rev.  Mr.  Hurd’s  Congregation,  on  the  fourth 
Wednesday  of  June,  A.  D.  1S45.  Rev.  David  Shepley,  first  preacher  j 
Rev.  Charles  Frost,  second. 


TREASURER’S  REPORT. 

DR.  WOODBURY  STORER,  TREASURER  OF  MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY.  CR. 


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commencing  June  21lh,  1843,  and  ending  J-une  22d,  1M  I,  viz  : 

Coot.  in  Cong.  Soc.  by  Rev.S.  L. 

Cou  hi*  6 00  21  00 

Mur  /fill.  Sub.  nml  ront.  to  constitute 
Rev,  J.  Fisher  ami  Rev.  J.  Sew  all,  Jr. 

I.  m.,  by  Rev.  J.  Bewail,  Jr.  (J3  43 

Brill k/ on.  Cant,  in  Cong.  Soc.  by 

Rev.  Mr.  Page,  J 1 44 

hi  re.  Ruth  Lewis,  by  R.  Lincoln  1 00  J2  44 
Brul ft  on  J\'orth,  Cong.  ch.  by  E.F.Durun  3 oo 
Brewer , Coni,  in  Cong,  church  ami  soc. 

by  Rev.  N.  Pole  9 (x) 

Breirtr  Bast,  Mrs.L.  R.  Muuscll,  annui 
ty  1843,  o 00 

Miss  Sarah  Rider,  annuity  1 8-43,  2 00 

Bln nchard,  Cont.  in  Cong.  Society,  by 
Rev.  II.  Ilslejr  4 54 

Benevolent  Society,  by  Rt*v.  A.  Cum- 
mines  4 53 

Bel  lust . Cont.  in  the  Rev.  Mr.  Cutler’s 
sor.,  by  Ed  win  Breinan  21  37 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Barnes,  by  same  3 Of) 

Mrs.  Ann  B.  Shepard  53 

Monthly  concert,  Head  of  the  Tide, by 
Henry  Davidson  50 

Mrs.  Ann  B.  Shepard,  by  same  50 

Bv  -Import,  Cont.  in  Cong.  Soc.  by  J.  \V. 

1 1 ink 8 37  00 

J.  W.  Kinks,  ballancc  of  subscription  i 00 

same  annuity  1843,  2 10 

11.  Darling,  to  complt.  I.  uj.  of  his  son 
Henry  J.  Darling  5 00 

Noah  Sparhaw  k,  annuity  1843,  2 00 

JoluiN.  Swusev,  to  conip.t.  I.  m.  of 
his  son,  Bewail  B.  Swasey,  by  Bliss 
Rkxlgett  15  00 

Bliss  Blodeett,  to  const,  in  part,  the  I. 
ni.  of  some  person  to  bo  designated 
herealler,  towards  subscription  10  00 

Daniel  Buck,  by  a lady  4 00 

Monthly  concert  in  Cong,  soc.,  Bliss 
Blodgett,  treasurer,  by  Rufus  Buck  25  00 
Monthly  concert  in  Cong,  soc.,  Bliss 
Blodgett,  tieasurer,  by  Mr.  Snow  25  CO 

Bunzor,  Theodore  S.  Brown,  in  part  of 
L m.  of  his  ‘on,  Wm.  S.  Brown  5 00 

Cont.  alter  the  annual  sermon,  by  Geo. 

A.  Thatcher,  £20  from  Mrs.  Sophia  E. 

Bond,  to  const.  Miss  Ruth  Dutton, of 
Bangor,  a 1.  m.,  ami  SI  50  cont.  by  in- 
dn  luuals  in  Albion,  by  George  Brow  n, 
and  a gold  watch  key  129  53 

First  Parish  Sabbath  school,  to  const. 

Rev.  Daniel  Dole  and  Rev.  E.  Bond, 

Jr.,  I.  m.,  b>  E.  F.  Duren  42  51 

First  Church  and  soc.,  William  Jew- 
ell 3 50 

Asa  Davis  2 00 

William  11.  Dow,  to  const.  Mrs. Eliza- 
beth Williams,  of  Waterville,  Mrs. 

Delia  L.  Dow,  Mi^a  Alice  E. Dow, and 
himself,  I.  ni.  80  00 

S.  J.  Foster  5 00 

R R.  Haskins  2 00 

R.  Haskins  2 00 

John  Short  1 00 

Daniel  Kimball  3 00 

Mrs.  C.  Jones  1 00 

J.  M.  Foster  J 00 

S.  Goodhue  12 

James  Crosby,  to  const,  his  cnildren, 


Augusta,  Rev.  IL  Tnnnan  and  wife,  to 
constitute  Ellen  E.  1 iippun  ami  lleiity 
L.  Tuppan.  of  Hampden,  I.  in. 

J ames  L.  Child,  to  complete  I.  ni.  of 
Hiimiuh  S.  Child, 

J.  M<  an*,  annuity,  1843, 

L.  NI.  I .eland,  4*  “ 

T.  Little, 

l«evi  Pare,  Jr.  M 11 

J.  E.  l>add  “ “ 

J.  G.  Holcomb  " " 

'J'.  W. Smith  “ “ 

Gentlemen  in  Rev.  l)r.  Tappan’s  eoc. 
Ladies  “ M *'  “ ** 

Alonthl>  Concert  for  5 months 
Sabbath  School  Cont. 

By  Rev.  Dr.  Tnppnn. 

Homy  Bewail,  to  constitute  Robert 
Gardner  and  his  wife  Susan,  life  mem. 
From  ts>o  gentlemen  5 50 

M a lady  50 

Asa  Redington,  donation  5 00 

By  Rev  Dr.  Tappan. 
Monthly  Concert,  five  dollars  of  which 
co  towuids  the  support  of  Rev*  J.  W. 
Peel  of  Gardiner. 

Balance  of  Monthly  Concert  last  June 
by  Dr.  Gillett 

Auzusta,  Aor/A,  contribution  by  Rev.  E. 

G 1 licit 

Atkinsov , Congregational  Church 
AntJoccr , JUuss.,  Rev.  D.  M.  Mitchell, 
annuity  1843, 

Mrs.  MitcheU 

Ammi  R.  Mitcbc41 

Rev.  D.  Mitchell  18*14, 

Mrs.  Mitchell, 

A.  R.  Mitchell  . . . 

Ainu,  Contribution  in  Cong.  Soc.  by  Jer. 
Pearsou.Jr. 

Stephen  Coker,  un.  1842  and  43, 
Miss  Lois  Cressy  “ 1813, 

Miss  Alary  Ann  Nelson,  an.  1813, 

Paul  Pearson,  by  W.  VY.  Green 
Daniel  Carlton,  by  Rev.  E.  Gillett 
Stephen  Coker,  annuity  1844, 

Mrs.  Coker,  **  “ 

Mi-s  Laura  A.  Stebbins,  an. 1842,  ’3,  ’4, 
Miss  Lois  Cressy,  . “ 1844, 

Anson  Fillage,  Contribution  in  Cong  re. 

Soc  by  Rev.  L.  Loring 
Athens,  Con.  in  Cong.  Soc.,  by  the  same, 
Abbott,  Cong.  Church,  to  complete  lite 
mem.  of  Rev.  Horatio  llslev,  Monsoii 
M'uiny,  Cont.  in  Rev.  Mr.  Tewks- 
bury’s soc.,  by  his  hand  3 Co 

Cong.  col.  by  Aaron  Cummings,  93 
Aaron  Cummings,  an.  1841,  2 00 

Mrs.  Susan  Cummings,  un.  1844, 
by  Rev.  A.  Cummings  2 00 

Cont.  in  Cong.  Soc.  by  Rev.  Geo. 

F.  Tewksbury  4 22 

Aroostook,  Rev.  James  Gooch, 

Auburn.  Late  Mrs.  Little,  by  hand  of 
Iter  husband,  Thos.  B.  Little. 

Bristol,  Thomas  H.  Chamberlain, 
by  Rev.  Mr.  Chapman,  2 00 

James  G.  Huston,  IU  CH) 

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Win.  Chamberlain,  an  1843,  2 00 


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John  Iceland  Crosby,  and  James  Henry 
Crosby,  1.  ni. 

Mrs.  Gen.  Veazie 
Mrs.  Bourne 
H.  Merrill 
Isaac  Lincoln 
Miss  McDougall 
Mrs.  Edward  Smith, 

Mrs.  Farnain 

Mrs.  R.  R.  Hardy 

G.  S.  C.  Dow 

Eliashab  Adams 

Mrs.  Buelah  French 

John  Fiske,  $40  of  which  to  constitute 

James  B.  Fiske  and  Mrs.  Rebecca 

Fiske,  i.  m., 

James  B.  Fiske 
Wm.  Woodman 
Jemes  B.  Fiske.  Jr., 

Luther  C.  Woodman 
Joseph  Forbes 

J.  F.  Hardy 
Mrs  Fitz 
Mrs  Thomas 
William  T.  Warren 
Asa  Walker 
Thomas  Bartlett 
Miss  Bond 

A.  Titcomb 
Thomas  H.  Sanford 

Tlios.  A.  White. to  const,  himself  1.  m. 
A ladv,  by  J.F.  Hardy 
Miss  Harriet  Thatcher 
John  Bi adbury, 

William  Hall 
William  J.  Fogg 
Edward  Wiggin 
S.  Chalmers 
Joseph  Carr 
MrsJosiah  French 

S.  B.  Merrill 

T.  H.  Morso 
William  Stacy 
William  Emerson 
Family  of  same 
Jj.  L.  Morse 
'Thomas  L.  May 
Weston  Family 
Mrs  Newhall 
Theodore  H.  Dillingham 
Davis  Lambert 

Mrs  J.  R.  Lambert 
Nath,l  Harlow 

B.  T.  Pearson 
Widow  Pearson 
Mrs  Joseph  Clarke 
Miss  Mary  L.  Quincy 
Rev.  S.  L.  Pomroy 
P.  H.  Coombs 
James  Allen 

Dr.  Hardy 
B.  B.  Stone 
George  Leonard 
Miss  Merrill 
Mrs.  Copeland 

K.  Blunt 
Mrs  Moore 
Mrs  Palmer 
E.  D.  Porter 
Geo.  A.  Thatcher 
Charles  Lowell 
John  Barker 
Allen  Kendrick 

J.  P.  Dickerson 

Thomas  N.  Mansfield 

Unknown 

N.  O.  Pendleton 

Alex.  Drummond 

Mrs  Gallison  and  daughter 

Jono.  Morso 

'i'hornton  McGaw, 

Noah  and  John  Trickey 
'Thomas  Trickey 
Billion  Nowell 
Mr  BencroB 
J.  W.  Jordun 

Balhmco  in  church  treasury 
Contribution  in  congregation 
Joseph  Brown,  Jr.,  by  James  Allen 
Hammond  street  church  and  society, 
of  which  $20  from  John  McDonald,  to 
constitute  Bimon  Barker,  of  Limerick, 


40 

2 

50 
50 
] 50 

1 

25 

1 

1 

2 

2 

25 


50 

2 

1 

1 

1 


50 


50 

37 


1 

1 

10 

20 

2 

S 

2 

1 


50 

50 


25 


35 

25 


25 

50 


50 

27 

1 

J 

1 

13 

2 

20 

1 

2 

2 

1 

25 

2 

10 

1 

3 

95 
5 00 
50 
50 
25 

1 

50 

25 

5 

1 

1 

2 
T 
1 

2n 

l 

50 
1 25 
35 

1 

3 

1 

1 

1 

1 

37 

16 

10  81 
1 


a 1.  m ; also,  included  §4  from  Charles 
Godfrey,  annuity  16-13  and  ’44,  $2  from 
Eph.  Polk,  annuity  1843,  and  E.  F. 
Duran,  annuity  1843 
James  Crosby,  $20  of  which  constitute 
Miss  Olive  Crosby  a 1.  in. 

First  Cong.  Church  soc.  by  E.  F.  Du- 
ran, treasurer 

Hammond  st.  Church  Sc.  soc.,  by  same 
First  Parish  Sabbath  schoo1,  $40  of 
which  constitute  Rev.  Ro'iert  Wyman 
missionary  of  the  A.  B.  C.  F.  M..  at 
Ceylon,  and  Asa  Walker,  Bangor,  I.  in. 
Hammond  street  Cong.  Church, quar- 
terly collection,  by  E.  F.  Duren,  treas. 
Jair.es  Crosby,  donation,  which  coast. 
Mr  John  C.  Adams  and  Bradford  Har- 
low 1.  in. 

Buth,  Thomas  Harwood,  to  constitute 
himself  a 1.  m. 

Gersham  Hyde,  annuity  1843 
William  Richardson  * “ 

Otjs  Kimball  44  41 

William  M.  Rogers  44  44 

Ge  rge  Kendall  u 44 

Lewis  Houghton  44  44 

Rev.  Ray  Palmer  4‘  “ 

Cunt,  in  Third  Cong.  Church  and  soc. 
by  Rev.  Ray  Palmer 
Mrs  Eleanor  T&llman,  to  constitute 
her  son,  Scott  J.  Tallinan,a  J.  in.,  by 
Rev.  E.  Gillctt 

Charles  Crooker,  to  complt.  life  mem- 
bership of  his  mother,  Mrs  Hannah 
Crooker,  by  Rev.  A.  Cummings 
William  Richardson,  donation 
Benevolent  Society,  E.  II.  Mitchell, 
treasurer,  dona!  io  i to  constitute  \\  id- 
ow  Sarah  Bailey,  widow  Nancy  M. 
Mitchell,  and  Mrs  Betsey  II.  Lincoln, 
1.  in.,  by  ltev.  J.  W.  Ellingwood 
Female  cent  society,  Mrs  Ellingwood, 
treasurer,  a semi-annual  donation,  by 
Rev.  J.  W.  Ellingwood 
Female  Miss.  Soc.  of  Third  Congrc. 
roc.,  $20  of  which  is  to  con-titu  e Mrs 
Betsey  Russel  u I.  in.,  by  hand  of  Mrs 
Ann  M Palmer,  treasurer 
Biddeford , Contribution  in  Second  Con- 
gregational church  and  soc.  by  Rev. 
Mr  Lord 

Bi  uionuille,  Cont.  in  Cong.  soc. 
Gentlemen,  in  part  to  constitute  Rev. 
Wm,  S.  Sewall  I.  in. 

Ladies,  in  part  to  constitute  Mrs  Mi  < 
r mm  P.  Sewall  I.  m.,  by  Rev.  \V.  8. 
Sewall 

Biimham,  Cont.  in  Cong,  soc.,  by  Rev. 
C.  Stone 

Rev.  c;.  Stone,  by  Rev.  E.  Gillett 
Boutkbay , Female  Miss.  soc.  by  Rev.  E. 
Wells 

Brooks,  John  Me  Arthur,  annuity  1843 
Mrs  E.  J.  A/c Arthur,  donation 
John  McArthur,  annuity  1844 
Brooksvillc , John  Harvey,  donation 
Mrs  Ruth  Hawes 

Bloomfield,  Femalo  cent  society,  Mrs 
Hathaway,  treasurer 
Cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev.  Mr  Hatha- 
way 

Buxton , Stephen  Adams,  donation  by 
A.  Merrill 

Female  cent  society 

Cont.  in  cong.  society,  by  Mrs  Rachel 

Browne 

Brownfield , Cont.  in  cong.  church  and 
B0ci<  t v 

Female  miss,  soc.,  by  Rev.  C.  Hurd 
Brunswick , Prof.  Smith,  an.  1843 
do*  don. 

Cong.  coll,  in  so.,  by  Rev.  G.  E.  Ad- 
ams 

Legacy  bequeathed  by  the  late  IIon.D. 
Dunlap  of  Brunswick, **aa  a permanent 
fund,  the  interest  only  of  which  is  to 
ho  expended  by  the  Trustees  for  tlio 
general  purpose*  of  their  Incorpoia 
lion,  by  Messrs.  Ebeno/.cr  Everett,  ami 
Joseph  McKoen,  Executors 
N.  Bpringor,  don.,  by  Rev.  Geo.  E. 
Adorns 


137  56 
23 

41 

34  16 


55  77 
29  57 


40 

20 

3 

9 

5 

2 

2 

9 

2 

24  11 


20 


10 

100 


CO 

13 


22 


21  13 
14  50 

10 


7 

8 
2 


5 50 
2 

1 

2 

1 

1 

10 

8 

1 

5 G6 
3 23 

1 43 

2 68 
2 

3 

38 


1000 

1 


MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY. 


11 


Buckfield,  Mm.  Perris  Nelson,  to  const. 
Rev.  F.  II.  Shopley,  New  Gloucester, 
a I.  m.. 

Bet hel,  eont.  in  cong.  church  and  soc., 
by  Rev.  C.  Frost 

Boston,  Must:.,  Mrs  Daniel  W.  Lord,  by 
W.  F.  Dana 

Camden,  cont.  in  cong.  soc. 

Female  nssociu.,  Iluldah  M.  Hobbs, 
treas.. by  Rev  Me  Chapman 
Joseph  Jones,  unnuity  1813  uml  ’ 1 
Charles  it.  Porter,  enl ranee 
Jesse  Fuv  •* 

Archibald  Buchanan  44 
George  Kaler  “ 

Win.  Carlton,  to  complete  his  I.  m. 
Cumberland , ladies’  miss’y  as>o.,  by 
Rev.  Mr  Blake 

Chestcrville,  cent,  in  cong.  church  and 

HOC. 

From  late  Mrs  Pierce,  donation 
Car?  Elizabeth,  female  miss’y  >oc.,  Mrs 
Mary  M.  Woodbury,  treasurer,  to  con- 
stitute in  part  Rev.  Win.  Pierce  1.  in. 
Cont.  in  cons,  society 
Calais,  female  iniss'v  and  education  soc. 
in  Rev.  Mr  Kei  lers  society,  in  part  to 
const.  Ruv.  Eber  Child,  their  former 
pastor,  a 1.  m„  by  Wui.  A.  Crocker, 
treasurer  Washington  County  couf. 
churches 

Female  domestic  miss’y  soc.  of  Rev. 
Mr  Keeler’s  church  and  society,  to 
const.  Samuel  Darling,  of  Calais,  a I. 
m.,  by  W m.  A.  Crocker,  Treas.  Ucc. 
Lasting,  F.  Webber,  in  part  to  constitute 
inmselt  a I.  in. 

Cornish,  Mrs  Jeruslia  Lincoln, donation, 
by  Royal  Lincoln 

CustUtuH | Ontario  Co.,  N.  Y.,  Mrs  Hcn- 
netta  M.  Hyde,  in  puit  to  constitute 
Miss  Lucy  \ . Henderson,  of  Thomas- 
ton,  Me.,  a I.  in.,  by  hand  of  Rev.  A. 
Cumin  i nus 

Comma,  Ebcn’r  Nutter,  by  E.  F.  Duron 
Dumont , Horace  Wilder,  uu.  1812,  M3 
Mr*  F.  A.  Batman,  an.  1843,  by  Rev. 
E.  (illicit 

Dczter . cong.  church,  by  E.  F.  Duron 
Deer  Isle,  cash  per  ha  ul  of  Mrs  Mark 
lluskcll,  by  Rev.E.  Gillett 
Durham,  a lritnd,  by  Rev.  A.  Cum- 
mings, 

Den n ysville,  yearly  cont.  of  romirega. 
church  and  society,  up  to  August, 
1813,  by  J.  Kilby,  through  W.  W. 
Green 


Durham . JST.  II.,  Mrs  Mary  N.  Frost,  in 

iiart  to  const,  her  mother,  Mrs  iluldah 
llooie,  of  Portland,  a 1.  in.,  by  Jo- 
seph lloole 

Ol  the  same,  June  18,  to  complete  I. 
in.  ot  .Mrs  H.  F.  Hoolo,  by  same 
Ellsworth- , Miss  Rebecca  Fickcy,  to 
complete  her  I.  in. 

Juv  onilc  miss’y  association 

Sub.  ami  collection  in  coug.  soc.,  by 

Rev  b.  Penney 

Last  Muchias,  circle,  Miss  Farah  B. 
Harris,  treasurer,  by  Rev  T.  T.  btono 
F.  1 . Poster,  by  Rev  A.  Cummi  ns 
Edsecomb, , Joseph  bbermun,  an.  J8  i3 
Daniel  Douse 

Coll,  in  con?,  soc.,  by  Rev  E.  Wells 
Dust  I homastuii,  contribution  in  coug. 
society 

Ladies  of  the  cong.  church,  by  Rev 
b.  C.  f essenden 
Cont.  in  cong.  soc., by  same 
East  port,  coni,  in  central  cong.  soc.,  by 
George  A.  Peabody 
Ladies’  sewing  circle  in  central  cong. 
soc.,  which,  with  the  preceding  sum, 
const,  their  pnslor  a I.  in.,  by  seme 
Dcsl  Brewer,  Mis  Fairiugiou,  by  E.  F. 
Du  re  n 


Eustbroo ft,  Mrs  Charlotte  Parsons,  do- 
nation by  Rev  A.  Cummings 
r ozend t and  Dover , < on.  in  cong.  socic- 
ry,to  constitute  Gilman  Clark  u 1.  m., 
by  Rev.  Wooster  Parxer 
Frankjort,  cont.  in  coug.  soc.,  by  Rev 


20 

10 


10  50 

22  33 

•1 

I 

1 

1 

1 

10 


13  10 
0 50 


13 

8 


12 


20 

10 

2 50 

10 

2 

4 
o 

3 

27  80 
3 30 

21  33 

10 

10 

13 

0 

25 

G 25 

1 

2 

2 

5 19 

7 45 

9 

G 

10 


10 

1 

3 

20 


Mr  So  wall 

Farminifton,  church  and  cong.,  by  Rev 
.Mr  f rooinun 

Mrs  Julia  A.  Stanley,  in  part  to  con- 
stitute her  a I.  m. 

(’out.  in  coug.  society 

Female  mix.  soc., lo  constitute  Rev  S. 

P.  Abbott,  of  lloiillnii,  a I.  in. 

Jacob  Abbott,  donation 

R.  Goode  now,  towards  const,  his  wife 

a life  member 

Monthly  concert,  by  Rev.  E.  Gillett 
R.  Goodcnow,  towards  const,  himself 
a I.  m. 

Hiram  R Iclirr,  towards  constituting 
his  wile,  Evelina  Belcher, a 1.  ni. 

Jacob  Abbott , donation, 

Mr*  Jacob  Abbot,  donation,  by  Rev  E. 
Gillett 

F/agg  Staff",  From  Mrs.  Vile*,  by  Rev  J 
Carrutlicrs 

Freeport,  Enoch  Talbot  donation 

I liomas  Scales,  by  Rev  G.  E.  Parsons 
Fryebarg.  cont.  in  coug.  society 
Joseph  Colby,  in  part  to  const.  Barnes 
Walker  a I.  in.,  by  Rev  (’.  Hurd 
Falmouth , Paul  E.  Merrill,  to  constitute 
Henry  E.  l)wuhl,of  Portland,  a I.  in. 
Gardiner , cont.  in  church  und  society, 
by  Rev  Mr  Peet 

Garland,  cont.  in  cong.  society,  by  Rev 
b.  b.  Drake 

Gorham,  Benevolent  society,  Jodah  Da- 
vis, treasurer,  by  I).  C.  Emery 
Ladies’  sewing  circle,  to  const.  Mrs 
Harriet  S.  Adams  a I.  in. 

Cont.  in  coug.  society,  by  E.  Hayes 
Sewing  circle,  to  const,  a I.  in.,  by  Rev 

A.  C.  Adams 

Grai/,  cont.  in  cong.  society,  by  Win. 
P.  Doughty 

Harrison,  eont.  and  sub.  by  Rev  C Pearl 
Two  dollars  of  this  sura,  is  for  P. 
Kastman’s  annuity,  1813 
Clara  Town,  by  Rev  C.  Pearl 
IIallowe.il , Mrs  Dr  15.  Page,  to  const,  in 
part,  Ann  Fraziette  Page,  a I.  in.,  by 
Simon  Pare 

Rufus  K.  Page,  to  const.  Miss  Eliza 

B.  Cheever,  Miss  Eliza  Little,  I.  m., 
and  complete  the  1.  in.  of 

Monthly  concert,  by  E.  Dole 
Female  religious  society,  by  Mrs  So- 
phia E.  Bond 

Cont.  in  Rev.  Mr.  Thurston’s  society' 
Airs  Sophia  E.  Bond,  to  const.  Mrs. 
Samuel  YVdls.  Halloweill,  a I.  m. 

Mrs  Sophia  L.  Bond,  to  const.  Miss 
Catharine  Gardner,  ol  ilallowcll,  I.  m. 
female*  miss’y  a-so.,  to  const.  MBs 
Harriet  Page,  of  Hallow  til,  a I.  in.,  by 
Mrs.  W in.  Si ickney 
Augustus  AlUen,  annuity  1843 
Lben’f  Dole  *•  *• 

W illiam  Sticknev  “ “ 

„ „ n , By  Rev  E.  Gillett . 

!«..  K.  1 age,  balance  ol  his  subscription 
Miss  Helen  L.  Gillett, donation 
1 . bauulord,  subset  intiou 
Mrs  bopnia  E.  Bond,  to  const,  master 
W ill i am  Franklin  Ladd,  a I.  in.,  by 
Rev  L.  Gillett 

J’.  £>..  ti lord,  to  const,  his  daughter,  Har- 
riet C.  banlbrd,  I.  m. 

Mrs  bopliia  E.  Bond,  to  coast.  Rev  Dr 
Gilh  tt  second  lime  I.  in. 

Rev.  E.  Gilktt,  to  constitute  Edward 
1 ayson  (iilJutt,  of  Mississippi,  a 1.  in. 
Elias  Bond,  annuity  18-13 
Mrs  Charlotte  Cheever,  donation 
Monthly  conceit,  by  Rev  E.  Gillett 
Lev  Dr  Gillett,  to  const,  his  grand  son, 
}}  ,lV  Gillett  Rice,  of  Kentucky,  a I.  ni. 
Iv.  Jv.  iagi  , to  const,  a I.  in.  herealler 
lo  he  designated, — by  Rev  E.  Gillett 
JJanijxJcn,  < ongrega.  church  and  soc.,  of 
which  £20  is  from  B.  Crosby,  to  const, 
his  w lie,  Mrs  S.  Crosby  , a 1.  in. 
r cinaie  cent  society 
Juvenile  Benevolent  society 
Cong,  c hurch  and  society,  additional 
collection,  by  E.  F.  Dure  a 


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20 

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20 

10 

5 

12 


5 

10 


4 


0 

4 

1 

12  31 
10 


20 

20 

10  33 
13  33 
20 

4-1  51 

20 


5 50 
20  42 


25 


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50 

30 


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59  21 


20 


20 


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42 


RECEIPTS  OF  THE 


JTonltan , ladies  of  the  Corban  society, 
by  Rev  J.  P.  Abbott 
Rev.  Samuel  P.  Abbott,  donation,  by 
Rev  E.  Gillett 

Hodudon , Mrs  Brown,  from  Rev  S.  P. 

Abbott,  by  Rev  E.  Gillett 
Ipswich,  Muss.,  Rev  Caleb  Kimball, do- 
nation, by  Rev  A.  Cummings 
Jackson  and  Brooks,  collection  by  Rev 
Mr  Wiswell 

Knox , Samuel  Tilton,  by  the  same 
KennebunU , Union  church  and  society, 
Rev  Mr  Cressy,  pastor,  collection, 
which  const.  James  Dorranceal.  m., 
by  William  B.  Sewall 
Miss  Rhoda  Dutch,  Union  church,  by 
Rev  W.  V.  Jordan 

Limington,  cont.  in  congrc.  church  and 
society,  by  W.  Adams 
Mrs  if.  A.  Merrill  , 

Cont.  in  congrc.  society,  by  Abner 
Mitchell  , - „ ,, 

Lewiston  Falls , cong.  soc’y,  by  Rev  Mr 
Drummond  _ 

Limerick,  Rev  C F rceman  and  iumily 
Mrs  D.  Perkins 
Gilman  Fogg 

Joseph  Hale 

Edward  E.  Sanborn 
Simeon  Barker 
Benjamin  Hayes 
John  C.  Haves 
Humphrey  I ike 
J.  A.  Morrell 
J.  B.  Libby 
Eben  Adams 
Swasey  &■  Dole 
Dr  Swasey 
E.  Bricket 
Others 

Coni,  in  cong.. society 

J.i tch  field,  cont.  ill  cong.  church  and  soc’y 
Female  miss’y  soc’y 

Female  Benevolent  society 
Thomas  Smith,  annuity  1843 
Zaohariah  Smith  “ “ 

Rev  T.  Davis,  all  by  bis  hand 
Jjcnant.  J>  U;}‘’e 
Abigail  *. 

Charles  II.  Hunt 
Mrs  Tibbetts 
M Philbrick 
Jennetto  Ingraham 
Mrs  J.  Ingraham 
Thomas  S.  Beath 
Sewall  Stanley 
L.  I*.  Stanley  „ . 

Rev  R Page  and  wife,  in  part  to  const, 
her  I in.,  by  Rev  R Page 
Mrs  Garland,  by  E.  F.  Duren,  treasurer 
Lisbon,  ct)W\.  ill  cong  I eoc  y,  by  Rev  b. 
Merrill  . ... 

Mrs  Clarissa  Merrill 

Mrs  l*erley»  donation,  by  Rev  E.  Gillett 

Lincoln , eont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y,  by  Rev 
G.  VV.  Fargo 

Mr  Leighton,  by  Rev  J Sewall 

Ln'n-morc,  from  Mi  Blackstone,  by  Rev 
J.  Carruthurs  , , ,,  i 

Lovell , cont’n  hi  cong  1 y,  by  Rev  J . 

Hills  , , ... 

Lu.tnun,  Rev  1).  Kendrick 
Robert  Cousins 

Dmion  Roberts 


75 


Humphrey  Tibbetts 
Edward  Carr 


John  Roberts 
King  Smit  h 
Elisha  Littlefield 
Joseph  Emmons 
J . C.  Emmons 
Luke  Kicker 
Luke  VV'.  Heinmcnwuy 
Joseph  Edwards 

Ladies’  association,  Sfi  of  which  is  to 
pay  the  annuities  of  Rev  Mr  Caleb 
,, n(]  Messrs  Ch.idboume  iNt  Currier,  by 
Rev  Mr  Kendrick 

I,,  ban  on,  con’t  in  cong’l  soc’y.  to  const. 
Mrs  Rebecca  Went  worth  a I.  in. 

Rev  Joseph  Luring,  annuity  le  13 


20 

2 

10 

2 

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d5 

5 

50 

50 

50 

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fit) 

50 

50 

1 

2 

2 

1 

1 

2 

29 
7 0b 

{2  :v> 

4 72 

1 71 

2 


fi  22 
2 
2 

1 

1$ 

50 

50 

25 

39 

50 

25 


4 09 


1 20 

1 50 

2 


0 25 


6 

5 

4 55 

5 

11  90 


Mrs  Joseph  Luring,  annuity  1813 
■three  oilier  individuals,  each  $3, 
from  Rev  J.  Loring,  by  Rev  A.  Luring 
Mercer , Mrs  Lucy  F.  rl  hatcher,  in  part 
to  const,  her  a I.  m. 

Cont’n  in  Rev  Mr  Sikes’  soc’y  by  his 
hand 

Mrs  Lucy  F.  Thatcher,  towards  1.  m.f 
by  Mrs  Henrietta  M.  Hyde 
Munson , cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y 
Sabbath  school  class,  in  part  to  const, 
some  person  hereafter  to  be  desig- 
nated, a I.  m.  1 

Mrs  A.  B.  Hills,  in  part  to  const.  Mrs 
Susan  Ilsley  a 1.  m.  13 

James  Hills  50 

Ann  B.  Hills  50 

Sarah  L.  Hills  2-5 

Martha  A.  FI  ills  25 

Harriet  T.  II ills  25 

Amelia  F.  Hills  25 

Mrs  Folsom’s  Sahhath  school  class  1 15 
Miscellaneous. — Cont’u  Franklin  conf. 
of  churches  G 10 

Monthly  concert,  remaining  collection, 
by  Rev  A Morton  3 

F or  a gold  watch  key  in  the  cont’n  at 
Bangor. sold  Mr  Farley  25 

Oxford  conf.  of  churches  cont’n,  by 
William  E.  Goodcnow 
Dividend  on  stock  in  Casco  hank  30 

Legacy  (in  part  of)  henueuthed  by 
the  late  Rev  VV.  B.  Adams,  by  Ed- 
ward  T.  Little,  executor  GO 

Dividend  on  stock  and  trust  fund  in 
Manufacturers  and  Traders’ bank  17  50 

“ A friend,”  by  Miss  C.  Hoben,of  Or- 
rington,by  E.  F.  Duren,  treasurer  5 

From  a friend,  by  Rev  A Cummings  _ 5 

Washington  County  conf.  of  churches," 
hv  VV.  A.  Crocker,  treasurer  97 

York  County  conf.  of  churches.  Rev 
G.  W.  Cressy,  treasurer,  by  William 
II.  Sewall  8 

A vails  of  four  yards  cloth  2 40 

Oxford  County  conf.  churches,  by  Rev 
C.  Frost  8 GO 

Cumberland  County  conf.  of  churches, 
cont’n  at  New  Gloucester,  by  Rev  A 
Cummings  t 21  09 

In  part  of  bequest  of  late  Rev  W.  B. 

Adams,  by  E.T.  Little,  executor  40 

Dividends  on  first  trust  fund  m Manu- 
fimturers  and  Traders’  bank,  on  7 shares,  47  05 
Dividend  on  stock  in  Manufacturers 
and  Traders’  bank  10  50 

Dividend  on  slock  in  Casco  bank  45 

Washington  County  conf.  of  church- 
es, by  William  A.  Crocker,  treasurer  8 
E*i Tilings  of  the  “Christian  Mirror,” 
for  the  year  ending  May,  1844,  by  Rev 

A*  Cummings  388  18 

From  “a  friend,”  in  letter  to  Rev  A. 
Cummings,  post  marked  “ Waterford, 


(Me.)  May  3,” 

Enclosed  in  a letter  to  the  sec 


c rotary, 

(liev  l)r  GilletfJ  with  the  post  niuik, 

“ Saco,”  and  the  signature,  * Philome- 
la,” 9 

Im  a b’ltcr  to  Rev  A.  Cummings,  sign- 
mi  “ Edwin,”  to  roust.  — - — a I.  in.  25 
Legacy  bequeathed  by  Miss  Elizabeth 
Martin,  late  of  Portland,  deceased,  by 
her  executor.  W.  Blorcr  200 

From  a duugliler.  to  const,  her  father, 

Levi  Cut  ter,  of  Port  lucid,  u I.  m.»  by 
Rev  A.  Cummings  20 

York  County  conf.  churches,  by  Rev 
G.  W.  (Tossy,  treasurer  17  40 

Cumberland  County  conf.  churches, 
by  Rev  A Cummings,  4d  04 

Old  coins  sold  93 

43  97 

Deduct  counterfeit  half-dollar  _ 50  43  17 

Milo,  Two  individuals,  by  Rev.  \V  . S. 

Bewail  2 

Alis  Priscilla S.  Leo,  unnuity  1811,  by 

HillllO  2 

J Madison , eong’l  church,  by  Rev  C. 

Stone  0 

.Monmouth,  N. -hernia h Pierce,  annuity 
1813,  by  alt  Thurston 


MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY. 


43 


20 

2 2.") 

23  55 

7 25 

4 

18  75 

3 17 
2 
1 

8 17 


Minor.  Jahoz  C.  Woodman*  by  lie?  1. 
\VilliiiinH 

James  Washurn,  by  Rev  L.  Jones 
Daniel  Freeman,  an.  1843,  by  same. 

Machius,  Female  miss’y  and  education 
soc’y,  lo  const.  Mrs  E.  L.  Crocker,  a I. 
m.,  by  W.  A.  Crocker,  treasurer 
Mechanic  Fulls , cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y, 
by  Rev  A.  Cummings 
Norrtdgewock,  Domestic  miss’y  sor’y, 

C.  Selden.  treasurer,  by  Rev  Mr  Sikes 
Newcastle,  ladies  sewing  soc’y 
Mr  and  Mis  'i'homas  Woodard,  annul' 

Iv  18-13 

Cout’n  in  conc’I  cburch  and  soc.,  in 
part,  by  Rev  Mr  Soabnrr 
Bowing  circle,  (addition)  Mrs  Seabury, 
treasurer, by  Rev  DrGillett 
New  Gloucester,  lute  Jeremiah  Allen 
Joseph  E.  Fox  croft 
Cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y 
Female  miss’y  soc’y,  to  const.  Mrs  Sa- 
rah L.  Rradbury  I.  in.,  by  ltov  S.  II. 

Shepley  « « «,  23 

Female  miss’y  soc’y,  Mrs  P.  P.  Shop- 
ley,  tieusurer,  to  const.  Mrs  Lydia 
Stevens  a 1.  m.  21  10 

Miss’y  sewimr  circle.  Miss  A.  C.  M. 
Foxcroft,  treasurer,  to  help  sustain  a 
missionary  in  No.  fi,  Range  2 20 

Cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y  0 07 

Rev  S.  H.  Shepley,  donation  5 

New  Portland , cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y,  by 
Rev  J.  Perluun  6 50 

Rev  J.  Per  ham,  in  part  to  const.  Rosal- 
van  C.  Per  ham  a 1.  m.  5 

Mrs  Elizabeth  R.  Webster,  donation, 
by  Rev  A.  Cummings,  tml.  of  jewelry  1*5 

North  Yarmouth,  first  parish  female 
cent  soc’y  „ 34.74 

Newell  soc’y,  lo  const.  Justin  Worth- 
ley  a I.  m.  .20 

Sylvanus  Blanchard,  to  complete  1.  m. 
ot  Henry  Clay,  of  Kentucky  10 

John  Soule,  by  Rev  I).  Shepley  3 

Newell  soc’y,  $10  of  $1 1 received  Jan. 

10th,  last,  and  heretofore  acknowl- 
edged, was  intended  to  complete  I.  m. 
of  M iss  Olive  Gray,  of  N.  Yarmouth 
Donation  from  an  individual 
A.  II.  Weld,  donation 
Nicholas  Grant  “ 1 

Sam’l  Sweetser,  in  part  to  const.  Miss 
Olive  Gray  a 1.  ni.  10 

Sain’l  Sweetser,  annuity  1843  2 

E.  Rurhank,  donation  3 

Benj’a  R.  Gooch  “ 50 

Jeremiah  Mitchell  “ 3 

Daniel  Mitchell  M 1 50 

Joseph  Dri  nk  water  M 1 

Reuben  Prince  " 2 

Joshua  Gray  u 50 

Jonathan  P.  Rowe  u 50 

Atumi  R.  Mitchell  “ 25 

Joseph  D.  Mitchell  “ 50 

Charles  Moxcey  u 50 

Lovi  Whitcomb  “ 50 

Nath’l  Merrill  u 3 

Rev  D.  Shepley  u 5 

Thomas  Chase,  Jr.,  “ 3 

u.  u annuity  1843  2 

William  Chandler,  donatiou 
Cent,  church  and  soc’y  “ 28  5G 

David  Seabury  u 10 

Albion  Seabury  “ 4 

John  Dodge  u 50 

Edward  Seabury  “ 50 

Francis  Seabury  “ 50 

Justin  Worthly  “ 50 

John  W.  Seabury  **  50 

A friend  **  75 

Ezekiel  Merrill  * 1 

Samuel  Seabury  H 3 

George  Lewis  “ 25 

Albert  Small  “ 1 

William  Davis  “ 

T.  G.  Cleaves  u 

Matthias  Allen  _ u 1 

Jacob  G.  Loring,  in  part  to  const.  Mat- 
thias Allen  a 1.  m.  10 

Joseph  Chandler,  Jr.,  to  complete  Mat- 
thias Allen  1.  m.  10 

Levi  Blanchard  2 


Mrs  Mary  G.  Buxton,  by  Rev.  D. 
Shepley 

Newjiela,  cong’l  church  and  soc  y,  by 
Suni’l  C.  Adams 

( West)  Sam’l  C.  Adams,  dona. 
Norway , from  a ludy,  donation,  by  G.  I. 
Ordway,  in  letter  to.  Rev* A.  Cum- 
mings . 

Oxford,  Winthrop  B.  Norton,  by  E.  A. 
Norton 

Cont’n  in  cong’n  soc’y,  by  Rev  J.  Carl- 
ton 

Old  Town , cong’l  church  and  soc  y,  by 
Joseph  Smith 

Orono , cong’l  church  and  soc’y,  by  E.  r . 
Duron 

Cong’l  church  and  soc’y.  by  the  same 
Ot  •'field,  col’n  cong’l  soc’y»  by  Rev  Mr 
Kichurdson 

Gentlemen’s  miss’y  soc’y,  by  David 
Knight,  treasurer 

Ladies  miss’y  soc’y,  by  Sarah  Knight 
Orla nd,  William  Thurston,  an.  1843,  by 
B.  Thurston 

Prospect,  first  church  and  soc’y 
Second  church  und  eoc’y,  by  Rev  Mr 
Thurston 

Mrs  Frances  Lane,  dona,  by  same 
Phipsburg,  from  members  of  the  cong’l 
church  und  soc’y,  to  const,  their  pas- 
tor, Rev.  Asa  T.  Loring,  a 1.  m.  by  Rev 
Ray  Palmer 

rtfand,  from  an  anonymous  donor,  re- 
vived in  a note,  dated  “Portland,  Dec. 
3,  lb-13,”  in  which  was  written,  for 
the  home  miss’y  soc’y 
Ladies  sewiug  circle  in  second  and 
High  street  society,  by  Miss  Celia 
Patten 

A friend,  dona,  by  Rev  A.  Cummings 
Second  church  and  soc’y  female  iniss’y 
soc’y,  Mrs.  E.  Greely,  treasurer 
From  a female  member  of  second 
church,  by  W.  Swan,  to  be  added  to 
contribution 

Edward  How,  annuity  1843 
Mrs  Jonathan  Tucker,  donation 
Female  miss’y  soc.,  by  Mrs.  E.  Greely, 
treasurer 

Catharine  Martin,  donation 
Elizabeth  Martin  “ 

William  Martin  “ 

Second  parish  collection,  by  E.  Wycr, 
*79  05  ; additional  by  same, $5 
Joseph  Woodbury, annuity  1841 
From  a female  member  of  second 
church,  by  J.  Woodbury 
Jeremiah  Stevens,  annuity  1844 
Gabriel  Marks  " u 

Third  church  and  soc’v,  additional  col. 
“ 44  “ ny  G.*H.  Shirley 

u u u f‘  by  W.  W.  Graves 

“ “ 44  44 . by  J.  Libby 

sewing  circle,  in  third 


Kay 

Forth 

i 


5 

10 

o 

3 
5 

4 

5 

4 35 
4 89 


10 

4 23 


20 


51  50 

1 


37  92 


Ladies  miss’'  ...  , 

cong’l  soc’v,  by  Mrs  E.  L.  Dwight 
Miss  Penelope  Martin,  donation 
(-'lenient  Pennell,  subscription 

H.  J.  Libby,  annuity  J843 

Cong’n  and  soc’y  cont’n,  $10  of  which, 
from  Edward  Gould,  to  complete  I.  ni. 
of  his  son,  William  E.  Gould  ; $10  in 
part  from  John  Chute,  to  constitute 
himself  a 1.  in.,  by  hand  of  E.  Gould  ; 
$84  additional  from  E.  D.  B.,  by  Mrs 
Mary  B.  Storer,  $2 
Third  cong’l  soc’y,  by  E.  Gould 
Joshua  Osgood,  annuity  1844 
Mrs  Joshua  Osgood,  annuity  1844 
Ladies’ miss’y  sewing  circle,  in  third 
cong’l  soc’y,  by  Mrs  Deborah  Russell, 
treasurer,  which,  with  $64  paid  last 
year,  constitute  Rev  Amos  N.  Free- 
man, Mrs.  Louisa  P.  Davis,  Mrs  Mar- 
garet Trowbridge,  Mrs  Hannah  H. 
Robinson,  Mrs  Mary  Jane  Huse,all  of 
Portland  ; and  Mrs  Jane  Pinkerton,  of 
Boscawen,  N.  H.,  1.  m.,  and  complete 

I.  m.  of  Mrs  Susan  Waterhouse,  Port- 
land 

H.  J.  Libby,  donation  1844 

High  street,  Mrs  Sawyer,  by  J.  W. 

Chickering 


22  50 

2 

3 
5 

84  05 

2 

50 

2 

2 

2 

1 50 
5 

23 

4 50 

2 

5 

2 


1 50 


44 


RECEIPTS  OF  THE 


High  street  sewing  circle,  by  Rev  A 
Cummings 

William  Hyde,  donation 
Sister  of  High  street  church,  by  Asa 
Cum  ming 


32 


Mrs  Catharine  J.  Bradley,  donation  5 

High  street  sewing  circle,  by  Miss  Ma- 
ry Hopkins  C 55 

Collection  in  High  street  soc’y,  by  8. 

N.  Heal  925  35 

Widow  of  the  laic  Rev  E.  Kellogg,  by 
Rev.  J.  W.  ('bickering  . 2 

Mrs  Sawyer,  by  Rev  Asa  Cummings  1 50 

Henry  Jackson,  annuity  1844  2 

Penobscot , widow’s  mite,  by  Rev  Mr  Hroed  12 
Pou  nd/,  cong’l  church  and  soc’y,  to  com- 
plete 1.  m.  of  Mrs  Catharine  O.  Jordan, 
to  const.  Simeon  Jones  a I.  m.  and  to 
cori't.  in  part,  Uen.i.  Mitchell  a 1-  in., 
by  Rev  Mr  Jordan  50 

( Oiurch  and  soc’y,  to  complete  1.  m.  of 
Benj.  Milchell,  by  Rev  Mr  Jordan  5 

Parsons  field , Samuel  Garland,  donation, 
by  Rev  C.  Freeman  5 

Mis-:  Mary  Jane  Ricker,  donation, by 
J.  Skeile  1 

Rcadfichl,  Lucy  and  Judith  Bourne,  by 
Dr.’ Tappan  *>0 

Raymond,  cong’l  church  and  soc’y,  by 
Rev  J.  Carruthers  7 01 

Sumner , cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y,  by  Rev  

Mr  Sewall  „ 0 50 

South  Berwick , John  Plummer,  by  Rev 
Mr  Allen 

Cong’l  church  and  soc’y  collection  at 
monthly  concert,  by  Charles  E.  Nor- 
ton 

Female  member  of  church,  by  A.  Cum- 
mings 

SanJ'ord , William  L.  Emery,  annuity 
1843,  by  Rev  Air  Allen 
Coll’n  on  Sabbath,  in  18-12,  by  Rev  G. 

W.  Bourne 

Cont’n  in  cong’l  society,  by  William 
L.  Emery,  treasurer 
Sangcrvillc , con’n  in  cong’l  soc’y,  by 
Rev  1 J.  I Islcy 

South  Aurora,  cont’n  in  cong’l  soc’y,  by 
Rev  L.  Loring 

Shapleig/i, .Rev  Amasa  Loring,  an.  1843 
Mrs  Loring, donation 
Cont’n  in  cong’l  church  and  society, 
by  Rev  Mr  Loring 

Strong,  cont’n  in  cong.  soc.»  by  Rev  Mr 
Freeman  o 

St.  Albans,  cont.  in  Rev  Mr  Douglass’ 
soc.,  by  his  hand  4 

Searsinont , Miss  I’hebe  South  worth  1 

Mrs  Crawford,  by  Rev  Mr  Robbins 
Scbasticook,  coni,  by  Rev  Mr  Thurston 
Standish,  sub.  of  individuals  in  Rev  S. 

Baker’s  soc.,  by  bis  hand,  to  constitute 
Mrs  Eliza  S.  Baker  a 1.  in. 

South  Paris,  cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev 
J.  Walker 

Seth  Morse,  donation,  which  const, 
him  a 1.  m.,  by  A.  I tail 
Swccden,  from  friends  of  missions,  by 
William  Hyde 

Se'iec,  cong.  church,  by  E.  F.  Huron  Tr. 

Sidney,  Luther  Sawielle,  by  Rev.  E.  Gil- 
lett 

Scar  borough,  Miss  Ilannnh  B.  Seavy,  in 
part  to  const,  herself  a 1.  in.,  by  Mrs 
Seth  Storer 
Set  b Storer, donation 
Female  home  iniss’y  soc., donation,  by 
Mrs  Elizabeth  A.  Hasty,  treasurer 
M rs  Seth  Storer,  donat  ion 
Cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  William  Jones 
Swavville , Mrs  Nnth’l  llaincs, donation, 
by  Rev  6.  Thurston  i 

Sor.o,  E.  V.  Perkins,  donation,  by  Rev  A. 
t lumming  a 3 

Jonathan  King,  annuity  1844  2 

Two  little  girls,  donation,  by  Rev  A. 
Cummings  50 

Saccarappa,  cong.  church  and  soc.,  do- 
nation, to  const.  Air  David  Hayes,  and 
Airs  Adeline  Mordeau,  1.  m.,by  David 

in 

Topshu tn,  cong.  coll,  by  Rev  Air  Bewail  15 


20 


27  00 


3 G3 

5 25 

2 44 
2 
2 

1 G5 
5 

23 

25 

2G8 

20 

14  34 
20 

2 

250 


82 


Ladies’  home  miss’y  circle,  Mrs  A. 
White,  President 

Ladies  borne  miss’y  circle,  by  A.  S. 
Perkins 

Thomaston,  Female  auxiliary  miss’y 
soc.,  Airs  Spaulding,  treasurer 
Coll,  in  second  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev  Mr 
Woodimii 

Balance  of  coll,  in  1843,  in  first  cong. 
soc.,  by  same 

Troy,  Airs  Cynthia  Rogers,  donation 
Thorndike,  from  Bolomon  Btone,  by  Rev 
Air  Wiswell 

'Temple,  Female  home  miss’y  soc. 

Cont.  in  cong.  soc. 

Mr;;  I’hebe  Abbott,  by  Dr  Tappan 
Turner , cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  ltev  A. 
Groel> 

From  female  miss’y  soc.,  Aliss  Dolly 
Carey,  treasurer, 

Addit  ional  by  Rev  AlrGrecly 
Female  charitable  soc.,  Airs  Thebe  Al. 
Dresser,  treasurer,  in  part  to  const. 
Mrs  lluldali  Burrell  a 1.  in.,  by  Lucias 
Dresser 

Unity,  Thomas  Snell,  annuity  1813 
Josiah  Murch  **  “ by  Rev 

E.  Gillctt 

Union,  cont.  in  cong  soc.  by  Rev  J.  Balk- 
nm 

Vassalborougli , from  an  individual,  by 
Rev  J.  Carruthers 

Friends  of  missions,  by  Afr  Fairfield 
AI  out  lily  concert,  by  Rev  E GiJIelt 
Wilton,  John  Barker,  annuity  1843 
Female  miss’y  soc.,  in  part  to  const i- 
tute  Airs  Anna  Chaney  a 1.  in.,  by  Dr. 
Tappan 

Seth  Bass, an uuity  1843  . 

Winslow . cong.  coll,  by  Frederick  Paine 

F.  Paine,  annuity  1843 

Warren , from  second  cong.  soc.,  to  com- 
plete the  1.  in.  of  Airs  Edward  F.  ('ut- 
ter, and  to  constitute  LcwiB  Vaughan 
and  John  Cutting,  1.  m. 

Jesse  Page,  annuity  1813 
William  Hovoy  “ “ 

Rev  Edward  F.  Cutter,  and  Airs  Cut- 
ter, annuity  1843 
Lewis  Vaughan,  annuity  1813 
David  St  arret  t,  annuity  1843,  by  Rev 
Edward  F.  (’utter 

Wells,  First,  cong.  soc.  coll,  to  const.  Airs 
Mary  B.  Colburn,  a 1.  in.,  by  Rev  Mr 
Colburn 

Second  cong.  soc.,  by  band  of  Ilcv  G. 
W.  Bourne 

Wnldoborough . Robert  (’.  Webb,  annui- 
ty 1813,  and  Airs  Sally  Webb,  donation 
John  Dodge  and  Ann  B.  Dodge,  anuui- 
tyl  843 

Airs  Bally  G.  Webb 
Mrs  James  Ilovcy,  annuity  1842 
Samuel  AI.  Morse, donation 
Mrs  Eliza  Ilovcy,  annuity  J812 
George  Allen  “ M 

George  Allen,  donation 

Samuel  Morse  “ 

Cont.,  in  cong.  soc.,  and  sub.  and  dona, 
from  individuals  in  Air  Dodge’s  cong., 
nil  by  bis  band 

Weld,  female  assistant  homo  miss’y  soc. 
Cont.  in  cong.  soc., 

Watcrvillc,  cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev  J. 
Per  ham 

Washington,  cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev 
J.  G.  Merrill 

Jonathan  Newell,  by  Rev  J.  Carruthers 
Cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev  A.  Cum- 
mings 

Wiscasnctf  cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Wil- 
lium  B.  Trufant 

Win throp,  cont.  in  cong.  soc.,  by  Rev  Mr 
Thurston 

Female  miss,  soc.,  Mrs  Eliza.  II.  New- 
man, treasurer 
Daniel  Carr,  annuity  1843 
Beth  May  “ “ 

Elijoli  Wood  w . “ 

Stephen  Bewail,  donation,  br  Dr  Gillet 
Semi-annual  cont.  in  rung,  church  and 
soc.,  from  Rev  Mr  Thurston,  by  Rev 
A.  Wilson 


1G  03 

1 

10  25 
37  25 

C> 

"50 

50 
4 25 
4 20 

1 


4 .35 
G5 


13 

1 

5 

283 


5 G8 
2 

15  50 


20 

10  50 
4 


32  3G 
8 

4 35 
G 15 

1 01 

50 

1 88 
6 
21 

31  43 
2 
2 
2 
20 


MAINE  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY. 


45 


Westbrook,  Mr*  Catharine  Dole,  in  part 
fo  constitute  herself  a I.  m.,  by  A.  T. 


Hole  5 

lii  n noto  to  Rov  A.  Cummings,  signed 
“II.  Johnson”  5 

Mrs  Catharine  Dole,  in  part,  to  consti- 
tute her  self  a I.  ni.,  by  A.  T.  Dole  ft 

First  church  n nd  mop.,  I»y  VV  J.  Thorn  10  31 
H hitine,  Mr  Gilputrick,  by  Rov  J.  Cur- 
rut  lion*  2 119 

Waterford , rant,  in  Corner,  rlmrcli  ami 
soc.,  I»y  Rov  John  A.  Done  lass  lf»  Ofi 

William  W.  Croon,  donut  ion  5 

Henry  Sn win, donation,  $1  ; Mrs  Han- 
nah Saw  in  **  $3  3 

North  Waterford  female  benevolent 
hoc.,  to  constitute  Rev  Lincoln  Ripley 
a I.  m.  second  time,  hy  hand  of  Mrs 
Ruth  K. Green. treasurer  20 

llintl/inm.  Female  sewing  circle  soc’y, 
to  complete  I.  in.  of  Mrs  Warren  5 

Con*,  church  and  soc’y,  by  Rev  \Vr. 

Warren  ...  1*252 

Rev.  W illinin  Warren,  in  part  to  con- 
stitute his  two  sons. (.corse  William, 
and  Albert  Francis,  I.  in.,  20 


Mrs  Ann  T.  Johnson,  donation,  by  Rev 
William  Warren  50 

Worcester,  .'Mass.,  Rev  Hath  Swoetser, 

SIO  of  which  to  complete  the  I.  m.  of 
his  daughter,  Frances  Weston  Sweet  - 
ser,  and  the  balance  towards  complet- 
ing I.  in.  of  his  son,  John  A.  Swoetser, 
hy  Drtiillett  t 15  31 

West  .Mmot,  widow  Nancy  I lilhorn.  do- 
nation, hy  Rov  W.  V.  Jordan  1 25 

It  Ohio,  Henry  Duvidson,  annuity  1844, 
h>  Rev  A.  Cummings  2 

West  Brookvillr.  John  Henry,  donation, 
hy  Rev.  Mr.  Ellis  1 

It  est  A "eirHchly  con?,  church  and  soc., 
by  Snmiiu)  C.  Adams  2 

Wayne,  Mr.  Hitchcock,  in  part  to  const. 

himself  a I.  m.,  hy  Rev  E.  (illicit  ft 

York,  First  parish  21 

Second  imrish,  from  Rev  Mr  Ashley, 
by  Rov  Mr  Stone  4 

*7858  G7 

YVoodbubv  Stoker, 

T.  M.  M.  S. 


Portland,  July,  1844. 

The  permanent  fund,  consists  of  7 shares  in  Jl/unufucturcrs  and  Traders’  Rank, 

Port  land  ; cost  - JfcTOfi  00 

15  shurcs  in  Casco  Rank  ; cost  1399  75 

Ami  a uotc,  secured  by  mortgage,  amount  of  late  lion.  1).  Dunlap’s  legacy  • 10U0  DO 

S3  K»5  75 


N.  R. — The  five  shares  in  Ijcwiston  Falls  manufacturing  company,  a bequest  from  laic  Rev.  N. 
R.  Adams,  rc'inuiu  unsold  : par  value,  each,  glut). 


LIFE  MEMBERS 


Those  wilh  a star 
Abbott  Jacob,  Farmington 
Abbott  Rev  Jacob 
Abbott  Mrs  Betsey  u 

Abbott  Miss  Salucia  “ 

Abbott  Miss  Clara  Ann  “ 

Abbott  John  S.,  'I'hoiuaston 
Alibott  Mrs  Eliza  T.,  “ 

Abbott  Rev  Samuel  1*.,  Moulton 
Adams  Rev  Thomas,  Brookfield,  Mass. 

Adam*  Mrs  Catharine  L.,  “ “ 

Adams  Rev  Geoi go  E.,  Brunswick 
Adams  Mrs  Sarah  A.  “ 

Adams  Rev  Darwin,  Alstead,  N.  H. 

Adams  Rev  C.  S.,  Dartmouth,  .Mass. 

♦ Adams  Weston  B.,  l»cw  iston 
♦Adams  Mrs  Harriet  B.,  “ 

♦Adams  Miss  Mnlinda  C.,  “ 

Adams  Rev  Jonathan,  Deer  Isle 
Adams  Hannah  A.  u 

Adams  John,  Jr.,  New  field 
Adams  Samuel,  Casiine 
Adams  Mrs  Lucy  S.,  ** 

Adams  Rev  Solomon,  Boston 
Adams  Mrs  Adeline 

Adams  Isaac  K.,  Farmington 
Adams  John  C.,  Bangor 
Adams  Eliuslub, 

Adams  Miss  S.  F.,Castino 
Adams  Samuel  J.,  “ 

Adams  George  M.,  “ 

A lams  Rev  Aaron  C.,  Gorham 
Agty  Mrs  Sarah  “ 

Akers  William,  Buxton 
A Men  Vngustus,  llallowell 

Allen  Rev  William  1).  l)v  North  Hampton,  Ms. 
Allen  John  Whcelock,  \\  ay  land.  .Mass. 

Allen  Matthias,  North  Yarmouth 
Allen  AY  illiain,  Norridgcwock 
Allen  Rev  Benj.  IL,  South  Berwick 
Anderson  Stephen,  Freeport 
Apideton  Elisha  W.,  Port  land 
♦Arnold  A/rs  Mary  Jane,  Bath 
Ashby  Rev  John  L.,  York 
Auld  Mrs  Elizabeth,  Boothbav 
Ayer  Rev  Thomas,  late  of  Albany 
Babcock  Rev  Elisha,  Thctford,  \ t. 

Bacon  Rev  Elisha,  Centerville,  Mass 
Bacon,  son  of  Rev  E.  B. 

Bacon  George,  Freeport 
Bacon  Mrs  George,  Freeport 
Bailey  Eehbeus, For l land 
Bailey  Mrs  Sarah,  Bath 
Baker  Edward  \\  ..  Portland 

♦ Baker  Azuriah,  Edgecomb 
Baker  Rev  John,  lvcnncbuukport 
Baker  Mrs  Sarah  K.  “ 

Baker  Rev  Silas,  Standish 
Baker  Mrs  Eliza  S., 

Barker  Mrs  Phebe  A.,  Wilton 

Barker  Samuel  Fv  Calais 

Barker  Simeon,  Limerick 

Baron  E.  YY.,  Lebanon 

Baron  Mary  Lincoln,  Hampden 

Baron  Mrs  Elizabeth,  Andover,  Mass. 

Baron  James,  Danvers,  Mass. 

Baron  George  A.,  Hampden 
Barrell  Mrs  lluldah,  Turner 
Barrett  Amos,  YVinthrop 
Barrett  Ablry  S.,  Portland 
Barrows  John  S.,  Fryeburg 
Barrows  John  S.,  Jr.,  “ 


prefixed,  deceased. 

Barrows  Ruol  Fryeburg 

♦Barrows  'I  liomns  P., 

Burrow 8 Mrs  \nn  K.  “ 

Barrows  Ann  A.  u 

Barrows  George  B.  u 

Beckwith  Rev  Georire  (\,  Boston 
Beckwith  Mrs  Mail  ha  \\  .,  “ 

Beckwith  Rev  B.  B.,  Cast  mo 
♦Bidden  Rev  Jonathan,  llallowell 
Bolden  Mrs  Martha 
Hchlen  Mi>s  Louisa,  “ 

Belcher  Hiram,  Farmington 
Ri<t-lou'K«v  A,nli<-I.\\  ulnolr,  Maw. 

Bishop  Rev  Nelson,  \\  inilsor,  Vt. 

Bixby  George,  Athens 
Blake  Mrs  Mary  G.,  Bath 
Blanchard  Chandler,  Poston 
Blanchard  Nathaniel.  Portland 
Blanchard  Si  I van  us,  North  Yarmouth 
Blanchard  Dorcas,  “ 

Blanch. ird  S.  W.  •* 

Blood  Rev  Mighill,  Buck  sport 
Blood  Mrs  Mighill  ** 

Blodgett  Bliss  44 

Blodgett  Henry  ** 

Bowkcr  Rev  Sainu**l 
Bowker  Mrs  Abigail,  Bethel 
Bovoy  John,  Bath 
Bond  Eli. is, , I l.illnwell 

Bond  Mrs  Fopliia  K.,  “ 

Bond  Rev  Elias,  Jr.,  Sandwich  Islands 
Bond  Mrs  Ellen  A!.,  Sandwich  Islands 
Bourne  Abraham  I..  Kcnnchiink 
Bradbury  Mrs  Surah.  New  Gloucester 
Bradley  John,  Portland 
Bradley  Mrs  Catharine,  “ 

I Bradley  John,  Jr.,  “ 

Bradley  Sam  m l.  Hollis 
Bradley  Rev  Caleb,  Westbrook 
Breed  Rev  William  J.,  Buck'port 
Breed  Mrs  Mary  S.  ‘* 

‘Bridge  Jaui'*s,  Augusta 
Bridge  Mrs  Emily.  YYii.slovv 
: Brooks  William  A.,  Augusta 
; Brooks  Mrs  Lusanua  “ 

Brown  Amos,  Gorham 
Brown  Thomas,  Portland 
i Brown  Mrs  Ann  “ 

Brown  'J'hcodore  »*.,  Bangor 
Brown  Charles  Edwin,  Bangor 
Brown  Robbins,  Bethel 
Brown  A.  G.,  Hampden 
Blown  Mrs  Mary  Ann, “ 

Brown  Samuel  J.  M.  “ 

Brown  B.  H. 

Brown  Edw  ird  P.  “ 

Brow  ii  Mrs  Sarah,  Bangor 

Brown  Benjamin,  Vassa thorough 

Brown  William  S.,  Bangor 

Brown  Rev  George,  Mount  Desert 

Brow  n Rev  John  Ciombe,St.  Petersburg,  Russia 

Buck  John,  Orland 

Buck  Sara  It  T.,  “ 

Bitifinch  John,  YValdoborough 
Bullard  Rev  Asa,  Boston 
j Bullard  Mrs  Asa  “ 

Burbank  Jedediah,  Beshel 
! Burbank  Mrs  Frances, “ 

' Burnham  Mrs  Jonas,  llallowell 
; Burnham  Seth,  Keuuelumkport 
Burr  Rev  Jonathan,  Boston 


48 


LIFE  MEMBERS, 


Buswell  Henry  C.,  Fryeburg 
Bus  well  Mrs  Elizabeth  ().,“ 

♦Byram  Mrs  Lucretia  R.,  Portland 
Campbell  Rev  G.  W.,  Newbury,  Vt. 

Carlton  Rev  Isaac,  Oxford 
Carlton  Mrs  Isaac  u 
Carlton  Isaac,  Bethel 
Carlton  Mrs  Daniel,  Jr.,  Aina 
Carlton  William,  Camden 
Carlton  Edw’urd,  W aterford 
Carpenter  ltev  Ebe’r,  formerly  of  York 
Carpenter  Rev  E.  G,.  Eustpurt 
Carpenter  Airs  S.  B.  “ 

Carruthor9  Rev  James,  Portland,  9 times 
♦Carruthers  Mrs  Robina  “ 

♦Carruthers  Miss  Jane  “ 

*Carrutliers  Miss  Ellen 
Chadbourne  Miss  Betsey  “ 

Chase  Stephen,  Fryeburg 
Chase  Mrs  Sarah,  North  Yarmouth 
♦Chapin  Rev  Perez,  Pownal 
Chapin  Mis  Sarah  W.  “ 

♦Chapin  Rev  Horace  B.,  Lewiston  Falls 
Chapin  Mrs  Horace  B.  “ “ 

Chamberlain  Bc^nj.  P.,  Salem,  Mass. 
Chapman  Rev  Nathaniel,  Camden 
Chandler  Rev  Samuel,  Elliot 
('handler  Enos,  North  Yarmouth 
Chandler  Joseph,  Jr.,  “ 

Cheever  Mrs  Charlotte,  Hallowcll 
Cheever  Miss  Elizabeth  B.  “ 

Chickering  licv  John  W.,  Portland,  2d  limo 
Chickering  Mrs  J.  W., 

Child  James  L.,  Augusta 
Child  Airs  Jane  H. 

Child  Daniel  C. 

Child  Ann  Eliza 

Child  James  L.,  Jr.,  “ 

Child  Hannah  S., 

Child  Grenville  Ii.  “ 

Child  Miss  RebeceaJanc“ 

Christopher  Mrs  Lydia,  Calais 
Church  Rev  A.  B.,  Calais 
Chute  Mrs  Mary,  Portland 
Chute  Rev  A.  Ik,  Woburn,  Mass. 

Chute  Mrs  A.  P.,  “ 

Clark  Rev  William,  Fryeburg 
Clark  Y\  illiam  B. 

Clark  Henry,  Kennehunkport 
Clark  Mrs  Louisa  11.,  Wells 
Clark  Miss  Lois,  Portland 
Clark  Mrs  Samuel  “ 

Clark  Freeman,  Bath 
Clark  Mrs  Freeman  “ 

Clark  Miss  Frances  L.  “ 

Clark  Mrs  Nancy  W.  * 

Clark  Gilman  ^ 

Cl  ayes  Rev  Dana  S.,  Reading,  Mass. 
Clapp  Mrs  Jane  'J1.,  Bath 
Cla;  p Mrs  Rachel  “ 

Clapp  Charles,  Jr.  “ , 

Clay  Ileniy,  Ashland,  Kentucky 
♦Cleaves  Mrs,  Biddelord 
Cleaves  Miss  Mary**  , . , 

Cleaveland  Professor  Parker,  Brunswick 
Colburn  Rev  Jonas,  Wells 
Colburn  Mrs  Mary  B.  “ 

Cogswell  Rev  Jonu.,  East  VV  mdsor 
Cogswell  Mrs  J.  “ 

Coker  Stephen,  Aina 
Cole  Rev  Albert,  Bluolnll 
Colby  Joseph,  Fryeburg 
Colby  M is  Elizabeth  “ 

Colby  Mrs  Ruth  M. 

Collins  Miss  Sally,  New  Gloucester 
Consult  Rev  J.  I J.,  Temple  , 0 . 

( ondit  Rev  Jonathan  B.,  Portland,  3 times 
Coimit  Mrs  J.  B.  *‘  2d  t lino 

Cresscy  Rev  George  W.,  Ivenncbunk 
Crcssej  Mrs  Caroline  M.  “ 

('rocker  Airs  Eli/.u  L.,  Machias 
♦Crosby  Rev  John,  (Justine 
Crosby  Mrs  Hannah,  Ba  igor 
( 'rosby  Timothy 
Ciosby  James 
( 'loshy  Mrs  James 
Ciosby  Charlotto  C.  “ 

Ciosbv  Surah  II. 

Crosby  Goorgo  A.  “ 

Ciosby  John  L.# 

( roshy  Miss  Olivo  *t 

Crosby  James  II. 

Crosby  Mis  S. Hampden 


Crosby  Benjamin,  Hampden 
Crossett  Rev  R.,laieot  Dennyavillo 
Crossett  Mrs  Dorothea  “ ^ 

Codman  Mrs  Lucretia,  Camden 
♦Cook  Amos  J.,  Fryeburg 
Cook  Mrs  E.  ** 

♦Cook  Francis,  Wiscassot 
Cordis  Samuel,  Winthrop 
Cornish  Rev  Clark 
Cummings  Dea.  Asa,  Albany 
Cummings  Rev  Asa.  Portland,  2d  time 
Cummings  Mrs  Phebo  *‘ 

Cummings  Henry  T.  “ 

Cummings  Mjga  Hannah  “ 

Cushman  Rev  David,  Boothbay 
Cushman  Mrs  Emetine  11.  “ 

Curtis  Samuel,  Wells 
Curtis  Theodore,  Freeport 
Cutler  Rev  E.  G.,  Belfast 
Cutler  Miss  Sarah,  Hallowcll 
Cutter  Levi,  Portland 
Cutter  Rev  Edward  F.,  Warren 
Cutter  Mrs  Edward  F.  “ 

Cutting  John  “ 

Dame  Rev  Charles,  Falmouth 
Dana  Nathaniel.  Boston 
Darling  Henry  I.,  Bucksport 
Darling  Samuel,  Calais 
Davenport  Rev  John  S.,  Newburyport 
Davenport  Mrs  Elizabeth  “ 

Day  Mrs  Eunice,  Portland 
Davis  Rev  Timothy,  Litchfield 
Davis  Mrs  Lucy  “ 

Davis  Mrs  Louisa  P.,  Portland 
Delano  Miss  M.  “ 

Deering  Stephen,  Augusta 
Deering  Mrs  Caroline  *‘ 

Dickinson  John,  Amherst,  Mass. 

♦Dike  John,  Bevorlv 

Dike  Mrs  Priscilla  M.,  Salem,  Mass. 

Dike  John,  Salem 
Dillingham  Cornelius,  Freeport 
Dinsmorc  William  W.,  Norridgewock 
Dodge  Rev  John,  Waldoborough 
Dodge  Mrs  Jane  C.,  Portland 
Dole  Carlton,  Augusta 
Dole  Ebenezer,  Hallowcll 
Dole  Henry  Lyman  “ 

Dole  Samuel  Munson** 

Dole  Mrs  Hannah  “ 

Dole  Ellen  Bond  ** 

Hole  Rev  Daniel,  Bangor 
Dole  Albert  G.,  Aina 
Donnell  Mrs  Harriet,  Bath 
Dorranco  James,  Kenncbunk 
Dona  nee  Oliver  B.,  Boston 
Dorranco  Mrs  Jane  “ 

Douglass  Rev  John  A.,  Waterford,  2d  timo 
Douglass  Mrs  Lucy  A.  “ 

Douglass  R<  v Nathan,  St.  Albans,  2d  tiino 
DowMlcv  Moses,  formerly  of  Voik 
Downer  Mrs  Mary  B.,  Portland 
Downes  George,  Calais 
Dow  Mrs  Delia  L..  Bancor 
Dow  Miss  Alice  L.  ** 

Dow  William  If.  ** 

Diako  Rev  Samuel  S.,  Garland 
Drummond  Alexander 
Drummond  Rev  James,  Lewiston  Fulls 
Hummer  Mrs  M.  Jacksonville.  111. 

Dunnner  Mrs  Sarah,  llallowell 
Duncan  Rev  A.  G.,  Brooks 
♦ Dunlap  David,  Brunswick 

Dunlap  Mrs  Nancy  McKern  “ 

Dureu  Freeman  llydo,  Bangor 
Duron  Wm.  Gridin  “ 

Duron  Rev  Charles,  late  of  Sangcrvillo 
Dutton  Samuel  1‘. 

Dutton  Samuel,  Ellsworth 
Dutton  Mrs  Elizabeth  “ 

Dutton  Miss  Ruth  “ 

Dutton  Alice  Elizabeth  “ 

Dwight  Rev  William  Theodore,  Portland 
Dwight  Mrs  Eliza  L.  ** 

Dwight  Henry  JE.,  Portland 
Eastman  Mary  A.,  Harrison 
Eaton  Rev  Elieiirzor,  Mount  Desert 
Eaton  Rev  Josbun,  Dexter 
Eaton  Mrs  Joshua  " 

Ellis  Rev  Jl/n lining,  Brooksvillo 
I Elliugwood  Rev  John  W.,  Batu 
| I’ll int.r wood  M is  J.  W, 

!*Elwull  Pa>no,  Wuhloboiough 


LIFE  MEMBERS. 


49 


Emerson  Rov  Noah.  Baldwin 

Emmons  flenrv  V.,  llullowell 

Emmons  Mrs  Lucy  44 

Falcs  Oliver,  Thomaston 

Fargo  Rev  Georgo  VV.f  Solon 

Parley  Mrs  Betsey,  Waldoborouvh 

Fessenden  Rev  Joseph  1*.,  Bridgtou 

Fessenden  Mrs  Phebe  44 

•Fessenden  Mrs  Sarah,  Fry eburg 

Fickey  Mrs  Rebecca,  Ellsworth 

Field  Mrs  Abigail,  Belfast 

Fisher  Rev  Joimih&u,  Bluchill,  2d  time 

Fisher  Mrs  Dolly  44 

Fisher  Rev  Josiah 

Fiske  Rev  Charles  R.,  Brewer 

Fisko  Rev  Albert  W..  Alfred 

Fiske  Mrs  Mary  I*.,  Bangor 

Fisko  Miss  Rebecca  Al.» 44 

Fisko  J.  B.  44 

Fiske  James  B.  44 

Fiske  John  O.  44 

Fiske  Mrs  Rebecca  44 

Flint  William.  New  Vineyard 

Fobe9  Rev  Ephraim.  Weld 

Fowler  Rov  Bancroft, Greenfield,  Mass. 

Foote  Mrs  Amelia  S.  E.,  Jamestown,  X.  Y. 

Foxcroft  Joseph  E.,  New  Gloucester 

Foxcroft  Mrs  Abigail  “ 

Freeman  Rov  Charles,  Limerick 
Freeman  Rev  Amos  X..  Portland 
Frost  Rev  Charles,  Bethel 
Frye  Isaac.  Fryeburg 
Frye  Mrs  Ann  44 
Fuller  Rev  Joseph 
Fuller  Mrs  Catherine,  Augusta 
Cage  Mrs  Joanna  “ 

Galloway  Rev  J.  C.,  St.  Johns,  N.  B. 

Gale  Rev  Wakefield.  Gloucester,  Mass. 

Gardner  Robert,  Hallowcll 

Gardner  Mrs  Susan 

Gardner  Miss  Catherine  44 

Garland  Samuel, ^Parsonsfield 

Garland  John,  Newfiehl 

Garland  Mrs  Mary  L.,  Ohio 

Gerry  Rev  David, Brownfield 

Gerry  Mrs  David,  44 

Gillett  Rev  E.  D.  D.,  Hallowcll 

Gillett  Mrs  Mary  G.  44 

Gillett  Miss  Grace  H.  44 

Gillett  A.  I*.  Caroline  44 

Gillett  Miss  Helen,  Mississippi 

Gillet  Edward  Payson  44 

Gillett  Miss  Ann  Elizabeth.  Illinois 

Gilman  Sophia  Bond,  llullowell 

Gilman  Mrs  Lucy  D.  44 

Gilbert  Rev  S.  B.,  Kennebunk  Port 

Gleason  John,  Thomaston 

Gooch  Rev  James,  Fish’s  Mills,  Aroostook 

Goodale  George  L.,  Saco 

Goodale  Mrs  P.  A.  44 

Goodale  Mrs  Hannah  G.  44 

Gordon  Miss  Sarah  M.,  Hallowcll 

Goss  Rev  Jacob  C.,  Sanford 

Gould  Edward,  Portland 

Gould  Mrs  Althea  44 

Gould  William  Edward  “ 

Gove  Hartley  Wood,  Bath 

Gray  Miss  Olive,  North  Yarmouth 

Green  Mrs  Abigail,  Farmington 

Green  Rev  Benah,  formerly  of  Kennebunk 

Greely  Rev  Allen,  Turner 

•Greely  Mrs  Eunice  T. 44 

♦Greely  David,  Portland 

Greenleaf  Rev  J.j  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Greenleaf  Rev  \\  illiam  C.,  Andover 

Gregg  Rev  Wrilliam  44 

Greenwood  Mason,  formerly  of  Portland 

•Greenwood  Mrs  Maria  44  44  44 

Greenwood  Miss  Maria  Isabella 

Hackett  Rev  Simeon,  Temple 

Hackett  Mrs  Vesta  44 

Hale  Ezekiel,  Norridgewock 

•Hale  Rev  Jonathan  S.,  Windham 

Hale  John  M.,  Ellsworth 

Hale  Sarah  M. 

Hall  Abijah,  South  Paris 
Hamlin  Hannibal,  Waterford 
Hamlin  Miss  Fanny,  Portland 
Hamlin  Rev  Cyrus,  Constantinople 
Hancock  Elias,  Otisfield 
♦Hardy  Rev  Jacob,  Strong 
Harlow*  Nathaniel,  Bangor 
Harlow  Mrs  Marr  44 
Harlow  Charles  W.  “ 

7 


I Harlow  Sarah  P.  Bangor 
Harlow  Xnth’l  Henry  “ 

Harlow  Thomas  H.  44 

Harlow  Bradford  44 

•Harrington  Enoch,  Freeport 
Harrington  Mrs  Enoch  “ 

Harwood  Thomas,  Bath 
Harwood  Mrs  Hannah  ** 

I Haskell  Win.  B.,  Ne  w Gloucester  • Licentini>» 
Hathaway  Rev  6.  W., Bloomfield  Uultt 

i Hawes  Rev  J.  T.,  New  Sharon 
i Hawes  Mrs  Temperance 
Hayes  Joseph  M.,  Saco,  2d  time 
Hayes  Mrs  Susan,  “ 

Hayes  Lucy  H.,  41 

Hayes  David,  Saccnrappa 
•Hill  Mark  H.,  Phipsburg 
II 1 11  Mrs  Abigail  S.,  ** 

Hill  Mrs  Phone  (\,  Hannover,  N.  II. 

!!'!!■  Rcy  Israel,  Lovell, 2d  time 
Hills  James,  Monson 
Hills  .Mrs  Ann  B.  “ 

Hobart  Rev  Caleb,  North  Yarmouth 
Hobart  Mrs  Sarah  Ann  44  ** 

I I0<I<<I011  Israel.  Parsonsfudd 
♦Holt  Rev  Fi field,  Bloomfield 
Molt  Eriah,  Norway 
Holcomb  Jonas  G.,  Augusta 
Hopkins  Rev  Samuel,  Saco 
Hopkins  Airs  S.  “ 

, Hovey  William,  Warroii 
I Hovoy  Mrs  William  “ 

How  AI rs  Susan,  Abbott 
I Now  Miss  Persia,  Brookfield,  Mass. 

Hubbard  Rev  Anson,  Andover 
Hulin  Rev  George  II. 

Hunt  Mrs  Mary  C.,  Gorham 
1 Hurd  Rev  Curiton,  Fryeburg 
I Hurd  Mrs  Sophronia  E.  “ 

I Hurd  Widow  Elizabeth 
Huso  Mrs  Alary  Jane,  Portland 
Huston  J.  G.,  Bristol 
Hyde  John  E.,  Paris 
Hyde  William  Henry,  I’ortlaud 
HydeGershom,  Bath 
Hyde  Airs  Eliza  H.  44 
llsley  Rev  Horatio,  Monson 
•Ilsley  Airs  Eucy,  Portland 
Ingraham  Rev  John  IE,  Augusta 
Ingraham  .Mrs  John  11.  “ 

Ingraham  Mrs. Martha,  Portland 
Irish  Airs  Alaria  AE,  Gorham 
Jackson  Rev  Abraham,  Walpole,  N.  H 
Jackson  Henry.  Portland 
Jameson  Rev  Thomas,  Gorham 
Jcnerds  William,  Kennebunk  Port 
^Jenkins  Rev  Charles,  Portland 
Jenkins  Mis';  A.  L.,  Jamestown,  N.  Y. 

Jenks  Aliss  Catherine  B.,  North  Yarmouth 
Jewett  Rev  Henry  C.,  \\  inslow 
Jewett  Mrs  H.  C.  44 

Jewett  Jeremiah,  Aina 
Johnson  William  AE,  Andover,  Mass. 

Johnson  Mary  Marble  44  “ 

♦Johnson  Rev  Samuel.  Augusta 
Johnson  Airs  Samuel,  Brunswick 
Johnson  Samuel  W.  44 
Johnson  Thomas,  Bremen 
Johnson  Airs  Ann  “ 

Jones  Rev  Elijah,  Minot 

Jones  Mr3  Bathsheba 
Jones  SimeontPownal 
Jordan  Rev  William  V'.,  Pownal 
Jordan  Airs  Catherine  O.  “ 

Jordan  Airs  Jane  VV.,  Portland 
Keeler  Rev  S.  H.,  Calais,  2d  time 
Keeler  Airs  Mary  44 
♦Kellogg  Rev  Elijah,  Portland 
Kellogg  Airs  Eunice,  44 

Kendrick  Rev  Daniel,  Lyman 
Kendrick  Mrs  Sally  “ 

Kendall  George,  Bath 
Kent  Rev  Cephas  H. 

Kidder  Mrs  Elizabeth  E. 

Kimball  Rev  Ivory,  Elliot 
Kimball  Airs  Ivory  “ 

Kimball  Rev  Caleb,  Biddeford 

Kimball  Iddo,  Thomaston 

Ladd  John.  Hallowcll 

Ladd  Mrs  John’  44 

Ladd  Wm.  Franklin  44 

•Ladd  William,  Alinot 

Lane  Rev  Joseph 

Lawton  Rev  0.  J.»  Pa^sadumkeag 


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LIFE  MEMBERS, 


♦Lee  Samuel  C.,  Calais 
Leland  Dorcas  K.,Saco 
Lcknd  Jane  M.,  Bath 
Lemont  Adam  “ 

♦Lewis  Mrs  Mary,  Portland 
Lewis  Rev  Wales,  Weymouth,  Mass. 

Lewis  Mrs  “ 

Libbey  Joseph,  Portland 
Libbey  Airs  Lucy  “ 

♦Libbey  Rev  Duniel,  Dixfield 
Ljncoln  George  Shepard,  llaliowcll 
Lincoln  Royal.  Portland 
Lincoln  Mrs  Betsey  If., Bath 
Little  Mrs  Hannah,  Danville 
Little  Miss  Sarah  u 
Little  Rev  Valentine,  Lovcl 
Little  Miss  Elizabeth,  Hallowell 
Litchfield  George,  Freeport 
Littlefield  Samuel  B.,  Wells 
Littlefield  Joseph  E.,  Bangor 
*Loomis  Rev  Harvey  44 
Loper  Rev  S.  A.,  late  of  Hampden 
Long  Rev  Joseph  A.  E.  N.  H. 

Lord  Mis  Phebe,  Kennebunk  Port 
Lord  Miss  Pusan,  now  Mrs  Clark 
Lord  Daneil  W.,  Boston, 

Lord  Mrs  Lydia,  Kennebunk  Port 
Lord  Mrs  E.  L.  “ 44 

Lord  Charles  A.,  Illinois 
Lord  Nathaniel,  Bangor 
Lord  Rev  N.,  D.  I).,  Hanover,  NJIl. 

Lord  Thomas  N.,  llaliowcll 
Loring  Rev  Asa  T.,  Phipnsburg 
Loring  Jacob  G.  N.,  North  Yarmouth 
Loring  Desiah  B.,  “ 44 

Loring  John,  Norridgewock 
Loring  Rev  Levi,  Athens 
Loring  Rev  Arnasa,  Bangor 
Lovejoy  Rev  Joseph  C.,  Cambridgeport 
Lovejoy  Mrs  Parali  44 

Lovejoy  Miss  Elizabeth,  Alton,  Illinois 
Magoun  David  C.,  Bath 

Magoun  Mrs  Hannah  C.  “ 

Magoun  George  F.  “ 

Maltby  Rev  J.,  Bangor 

Alalthy  Mrs  Margaret  M.  G.  “ 

Marrett  Mrs  Dorcas,  Ptandish 
Marsh  Airs  Phebe  C.,  Gorham 
♦Marsh  Thomas  S.,  Bath 
Marsh  Rev  C.,  Roxhury,  Mass. 

♦Marsh  Mrs  Nancy  W.  44 
Marsh  Miss  Elizabeth  I*. 

Martin  Penelope,  Portland 

Mason  Benjamin  F.,  Kennebunk  I ort 

Mason  Mrs  Sarah  L., 

Masters  Miss  Caroline,  I opsham 

Mather  Rev  William  L.,  formerly  of  U iscassct 

Mather  Mrs  Amanda  P.,  Wiscasset 

♦ May  Rev  William,  Strong 

May  Mrs  D.  M..  T4  “ , 

McKeen  Rev  Silas,  Bradford,  v t. 

McKeen  Mrs  Hannah  J. 

McDonald  John,  . Bangor 
McDonald  Mrs  Olive 
McLcllan  William,  W arren 
McLellnn  Mrs  Win.  ** 

♦McLellan  Bryce.  Bloomfield 
♦Mead  Rev  Asa,  East  Hartford 
Mead  Mrs  Jane  G.,  Gorham 
Mellon  Jno.  P.,  Saco 
Merrill  Rev  Joseph  <*.,  V\  ashington 
Alerrill  Rev  Enos,  Falmouth 
Alerrill  Mrs  Hannah  A.. 

Merrill  Rev  Stephen,  Lisbon 
Merrill  Mrs  Alary  II.  “ 

Merrill  Richard,  Freeport  . 

Merrill  Rev  Henry  A.,  Limington 
Merrill  Airs  Mehitable,  Portland 
Merrill  Miss  Sarah  II. 

Merrill  Airs  Huldnh  F.,  Falmouth 
Miller  Joseph  R.,  Kennebunk 
Miller  Deborah,  Old  Town 
Millott  John,  Kennebunk  l ort 
Miltitnore  Rev  William  N.  II. 

Mitchell  Rev  D.  M.,  Andover,  Mass. 

Mitchell  Mrs  D.  M. 

Mitchell  Sarah  Jane  14  44  now  Mrs 

Johnson  _ . , 

Mitchell  Miss  Lucrctia  L.,  Portland 
Mitchell  Ammi  R.»  r Bath 
Mitchell  Airs  Nancy  T.  “ 

Mitchell  Mrs  Nancy  M.44 
Mitchell  Mrs  Jacob,  North  \ armoulh 


Mosely  Mrs  Nancy,  New  Gloucester 

Alordough  Rev  John  H.f  Saccarappa 

Mordeau  Airs  Adeline  44 

Alorse  Samuel,  Waldoborough 

Alorse  Rev  Stephen,  Biddeford 

Morse  Seth,  South  Paris 

Morse  Elisha  44  44 

Morse  Miranda"  44 

Morton  Mrs  Sarah  W..  Hallowell 

Moody  Airs  Sarah,  Hallowell 

Mountfbrt  Elias,  Portland 

A1  unsell  Rev  Joseph  R.,  Brewer  I 

Nason  Bartholomew,  Hallowell 

Nason  Mrs  44 

Nason  Mrs  Martha  C.,  Gorham 

Nason  Mrs  A.  Ev  Augusta 

Nelson  Mrs  Persis,  Buckfield,  second  time 

Newell  Airs  Esther  Al.,  Durham 

Newell  Rev  Israel  ^ 44  * 

Newell  Rev  Daniel,  New  York 
♦Norton  Winthrop  B.,  Ox.'o  d 
Norton  Charles  E.,  South  Berw  ick 
♦Nourse  Rev  Peter.  Ellsworth 
Noyes  .Miss  Lucy,  Portland 
Oliphant  Rev  D.,  Plaistow,  N.  II. 

Osgood  Airs  Abigail,  Fryobnrg 
Osgood  Airs  Joshua  B.,  Portland 
Osgood  Rebecca,  Bath 

Packard  Rev  H.,  D.  D.,  formerly  of  Wiscas 
set 

Packard  A.  S.  Prof.,  Brunswick 
Page  Aliss  Clarissa  P.,  llaliowcll 
Page  Benjamin  44 

Page  Rev  Culcb  F.,  Bridgton 
♦Page  Airs  Sarah  B.  “ 

Page  Benjamin  V.,?Hallowell 
Page  Airs  Benj.  44 

Page  Simon 

Page  Airs  Simon  44 

Page  John  Odlin 

Page  Rut ur  K.  44 

Page  Airs  Alartha  II.  44 

Page  Airs  Abigail  Neal,  Brunswick 

Page  Jesse,  Warren 

Page  Airs  Jesse  44 

Page  Rev  Robert,  I^evant 

Page  William  R.,  Hallowell 

Page  Aliss  Harriet  44 

Paine  Zenas,  Buxton 

Payne  Mrs  Lucy,  Charlestown,  Alas 9. 

Palmer  Rev  Ray,  Bath 
Palmer  Airs  Ray  “ 

Park  Airs  11.  7’.,  Watervillo 
Park  Rev  C.  E. 

Park  AIrsCalvin  E.  44 
Parker  Rev  Wooster,  Foxcroft 
Parker  Mrs  Wealthy  Ann  44 
Parker  Rev  Freeman,  Wiacasact 
Parker  Edmund,  Amherst,  N.  H. 

Parker  Aliss  Mary  H.  44  44 

Parsons  Rev  Ehen  G..  Freeport 
Patten  Airs  Hannah  7 .,  Bath 
♦Payson  Rev  E.,  I).  D.,  Portland 
Payson  Mrs  Ann  L. 

Pay  son  Louisa  P.,  now  Airs  Hopkins,  Williams 

town,  .Mass. 

Payson  Miss  Phebe  W.,  Boston 
Peabody  Mrs  Mary  L.,  Ellsworth 
Pearson  Paul,  Aina 
Pearson  Jeremiah  44 
Pennell  Aliss  Charlotte,  Portland 
Peters  Rev  Absalom,  New  York 
Poet  Rev  Josiah,  Norridgewock 
Peet  Mrs  Sarah 
Peet  Rev  J.  W»  Gardiner 
Peck  ham  Rev  Samuel  If. 

Pcrlinm  Rev  John.  Industry 

Pearl  Rev  Cyril,  Harrison 

Phil  brook  Mrs  Elizabeth,  Bath 

♦Pike  Daniel,  Bangor 

Pierce  Samuel,  Durham 

Pierce  Rev  William, Capo  Elizabeth 

Pickard  Airs  Hannah.  Lewiston  I nils 

Pinkerton  .Mrs  Jane,  Bosch  wen,  N.  11. 

Plummer  John,  South  Berwick 
Pomeroy  Ilov  7'huddcus,  Onondaga  Hollow 
New  York 

Pomeroy  Mrs  Emily  P.  M. 

Pomroy  Rev  Swan  L.,  Rancor 
Pomrov  Airs  Ann  Cl.  44 
Poland  Miss  Caroline  C ..  Poston 
Powers  Rev  Phi  lander  O.,  Brooua 
Powers  Mra 


LIFE  MEMBERS. 


51 


Prince  Ezekiel,  Egstpofc 

Prince  John  M.»  Bangor 

Prince  IVI r«  llunnnh,  North  Yarmouth 

♦Cluincy  Marcus,  Portland 

Rankin  Rev  Andrew,  Concord,  N.  H. 

Reed  Isaac  G.,  YY'nldoborough 
Rico  Thomas,  Winslow 
Rice  Mrs  Thomas  “ 

Rice  Rev  Renjamin, 

Rico  Mrs  Lucy 
Rice  William  W. 

Rice  Charles  Jenkins 
Rico  Miss  Lucy  Ann 
Rice  Miss  Mary  Francos,  Kentucky 
Rice  William  Gillett  44 

Rielly  Miss  Margaret.  St.  Louis 
Ripley  Rev  Lincoln,  Waterford 
’‘Ripley  Mrs  Phcbo  44 

♦Robie  Thomas  S.,  Gorlmin 
Robie  Mrs  Clarissa  A.  “ 

Richardson  Mrs,  Pelham,  N.  H. 

Richardson  Rev  J.  P.,  Olistield,  second  time 
Richardson  Mrs  Marv  "* 

Richardson  Eunice  T.,  Sidney 
Richardson  William,  Bath 

♦Richardson  Mrs  Win.  44 

Richardson  John  M 

Richardson  Miss  Harriet  E.  44 
Richardson  Wiliam  P.  “ 

Richardson  Henry  S.  ** 

Richardson  Mrs  Hannah  T.  “ 

Richardson  Frederick  L.  “ 

Richardson  John  G. 

Rjcbardson  Mrs  Maria  a 

Richardson  George  L. 

Richardson  Sarah  B. 

Richardson  Mary  J.  44 

Richardson  Amos,  Frye  burg 
Roberts  Rev  B..  late  of  Perry 
Robinson  Mrs  Betsey,  Bath 
Robinson  Mrs  Hannah  II.,  Portland 
Rogers  Rev  Isaac,  Farmington 
Rogers  Airs  E.  F.  /* 

Rogers  Benjamin  T.,  New  York 

Rogers  .Mrs  Hannah  C.,  Bath 

♦Russell  Mrs  Hannah,  North  Yarmouth 

Russell  Mrs  Deborah,  Portland 

Russell  Mrs  Betsey,  Bath 

♦Ruraery  James  S.,  Saco 

Sanford  Thomas  H.,  Bangor 

Panford  Miss  Harriet  E.,  llallowell 

Sawyer  Rev  John,  Garland 

Sawyer  James,  Saco 

Saunders  Amos,  Waterford 

♦Scott  Rev  Jonathan,  Minot 

Scales  Nathaniel,  Durham 

Scammon  John  F.,  Saco 

Scammon  Miss  Sarah  N.  44 

Selden  Calvin,  Norridgewock 

Selden  Mrs  Harriet  44 

Seabury  David,  North  Yarmouth 

Seabury  Mary  L.  44  ** 

Seabury  Rev  Edwin,  New  Castle 
Seabury  Eliza  L.,  North  Yarmouth  . 
Sewall  Rev  J..  Chesterville,  second  time 
♦Sewall  Mrs  Jenny  44 
Sewall  Henry,  Augusta 

Sewall  Mrs  Elizabeth  L.  “ 

Sewall  Rev  Samuel,  Sumner 
Sewall  Matilda  J.,  Winthrop 
Sewall  Stephen 
Sewall  Mrs  Stephen  44 
Sewall  Rev  Jotham,  Jr.,  Bluehtll 
Sewall  Mrs  Ann  _ 44 

Sewall  Miss  Lucy,  Ivennebunk 
Sewall  Mrs  Hannan,  Hallowell 
Sewall  Lyman,  Sumner 
♦Searle  Rev  Joseph,  North  Bridgton 
Searle  Mrs  Mary  S.,  Boston 
Sikes  Rev  Oren,  Mercer 
Sikes  Mrs  Julia  K.  “ 

Shepley  Ether,  Portland 

Shepley  Rev  David*  North  Yarmouth 

Shepley  Mrs  Myra  N.  “ “ 

Shepley  Rev  S.H.,  New  Gloucester 
Shepley  Mrs  Pamelia  44 
Shepley  Mrs  Betsey  44 
Sheldon  Rev  Nathan  W.,  Gray 
Sheldon  Mrs  Ann  . 44 

Sheldon  Rev  Anson,  Robbinston 
Sheldon  Mrs  Susan,  Rumford 
Shepard  Rev  George,  Bangor 
Shepard  Mrs  G.  “ 


Shepard  Georgo  II.,  Bangor 
Sherman  Joseph,  Columbia,  Tenn. 
Sherman  Mrs  Narcissa  B.  44  “ 

Smith  Rev  Thomas  M..  New  Bedlbrd,  Mass. 
Smith  William, Kcnncbunk  Port 
♦Smith  Rev  Prof.  John.  Bangor 
Smith  Rev.  Amasa.  Cumberland 
Smith  Rev  Daniel.  Parsonstield 
Smith  Mrs  Mary  Jano  44 
Smith  Isaac,  Portland 

Smith  Mrs  Harriot  T., 

Smith  Rev  Levi,  h 
Smith  Mrs  L.  YV. 

Smith  lNliss  Ann  E.,  Hallowell 
Snell  Mrs  Jane  C.,  Ellsworth 
Soulo  Rev  Charles,  Norwuy,  second  time 
Soule  Mrs  “ 

Soulo  Moses,  Freeport 
Soule  Rufus,  “ 

Souther  Samuel,  Fryoburg 
Souther  Miss  Mary  “ 

Souther  John  W.  44 
Sprague  Mrs  Mary,  Bath 
Sprague  Peleg,  Jr.  44 
Sprague  William  B.,  u 
Sprague  Seth  44 

Sprague  Nancy  E.  44 
Sprague  Harriet  E.  14 
Sprague  Mrs  Suruh.  Hallowell 
Sprowl  Mrs  Jane,  Wuldoborough 
Starrott  Rev  David,  Augusta 
Smrrett  Calvin,  Washington 
♦Marrett  George.  Bangor 
Starrett  James,  Warren 
Stallard  Thomas,  Portland 
Stanley  James,  Farmington 
Stanwood  Miss  Susan,  Augusta 
Stevens  Rev  Joseph  B.,  Brunswick,  Ga. 
Stevens  Mrs  Lydia  44  44 

Stevens  Mrs  Thomas,  Portland 
Stevens  Miss  Lucy  A.  44 
tStcvens  Jeremiah  44 

Stevens  Mrs  Elizabeth  44 
Stevens  Mrs  Lydia,  New  Gloucester 
♦Steele  Rev  M.,  Machias 
Stjckney  Rev  Moses  P.,  Eastport 
Stjckney  William,  Hallowell 
StickneyMrs  William  44 
Stickney  Mrs  Dorothy  L.  44 
Stickney  Paul  44 

Stinson  Mrs  Lucinda  YV.,  YVeld 
Stinson  Rev  Iiermon  44 

Storer  YY’oodbury,  Portland 
Storer  Mrs  Mary  B.  44 
Storer  Seth,  Scarborough 
Storer  Henry  G.  44 
Stone  Rev  Samuel,  Y'ork 
Stone  Rev  Thomas  T. , East  Machias 
Stone  Israel,  Kcnncbunk  Port 
Stone  Mrs  Miranda  44  44 

Stone  Rev  Cyrus,  Bingham 
Storrs  Rev  R.  S.,  Braintree,  Mass. 

Strickland  Rev  M.  YV.,  Amherst 
Strickland  S.,  YVilton 
Swan  YVilliam,  Portland 
Swan  Mrs  Mary  44 
Swan  Miss  Martha  E. 44 
Swan  Mrs  Marv,  YVinslow 
Swasey  Sewall  B.,  Bucksnort 
Sweetser  S.,  North  Yarmouth 
Sweetser  William  44  44 

Sweetser  Harriet  J.  44  44 

Sweetser  Rev  Seth,  YVorce9ter,  Mass. 
Sweetser  Mrs  II.  F.  4 4 44 

Sylvester  Samuel,  Bangor 
Si  lvester  Mrs  Charlotte  44 
Talbot  Rev  Samuel,  Aina 
Talbot  Mrs  Samuel  44 
Talbot  Peter,  Winslow 
Tallman  Mrs  Eleanor,  Bath 
Tappan  Dr  E.  S.,  Augusta 
Tappan  Rev  B.,  D.  D.  44 
Tappan  Mrs  B.  44 

Tappan  Elizabeth  T.  44 
Tappan  Jane  YV.  44 

Tappan  Marv  A.  44 

Tappan  Catnarine  H.  44 
Tappan  T.  L.  Winthrop  44 
Tappan  Anne  YV.  44 

Tappan  Rev  B.  Jr.,  Hampden 
Tappan  Mrs  Benj.,  Jr.,  44 
Tappan  Mrs  Delia  44 
Tappan  Rev  D.  D.,  Marshfield,  Mass. 


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LIFE  MEMBERS. 


Tappan  Mrs  M.  Marshfield,  Mas*. 

Tappan  Rev  S.  S.,  Frankfort 
Tappan  E.  L., 

Tappan  Hannah,  Augusta 
Tappan  Ellen  E.,  Hampden 
Tappan  Henry  L. 

♦Taylor  John,  Bath 
Tenny  Rev  Thomas,  Oberlin 
Tenny  Mrs  Martha 

Tenny  Rev  Se wall,  Ellsworth  . 

Tenny  Mrs  Sarah  “ A second  time 
Tewksbury  Rev  George  F.,  Albany 
Tewksbury  Sarah 
Thompson  John,  Mercer 
Thompson  Mrs  Sarah*  Bath 
Thornton  J.  B.,  Saco 
Thornton  Mrs  E.  B. 

Thatcher  George  A.,  VV  arron 
Thompson  Edward,  Pownal 
Thurston  Rev  David,  VV  inthrop 
Thurston  Mrs  David 
Thurston  Rev  Stephen,  Prospect 
Thurston  Mrs  Stephen 
Thurston  Rev  E.  Hallowcll 

Thurston  Mrs  Mary  Caroline 
Tirrell  Alice  S.,  Boston 
Titcomb  James,  Kennebunk 
♦Trask  Mrs  Martha,  Portland 
Trowbridge  Mrs  Margaret, 

Trufaut  Gilbert,  Bath 
Trufant  Mrs  Sarah  R.  ‘ 

Trufant  Miss  Susan  T. 

Tucker  Rev  Josiah,  Madison 
Tucker  Mrs  Esther 
Tucker  Mrs  Deborah,  1 urner 
Tucker  John  ‘ . 

Turner  John  Newton,  Boston,  Mass. 
Tyler  Rev  Bennett,  D.  D.,  East  \\  indsor 
♦Tupper  Mrs  Mary  Ann  . 

Upham  Prof.  Thomas  C.,  Brunswick 
Underwood  Rev  Joseph,  New  Sharon 
Vail  Rev  Joseph,  Brimfield,  Mass. 

Vail  Mrs  . 

Vaughan  Lewis,  Warren 
Vinton  Rev  John  A.,  New  Sharon 
Waite  Joshua,  Freeport 
♦Wales  Rev  Nathaniel,  Belfast 
Walker  Rev  Joseph,  Paris 
Walker  James  B.,  Westbrook 
Walker  Oliver,  Kennebunk  Port 
Walker  Mrs  Eliza,  P ryeburg 
Walker  Mrs  Catherine 
Walker  Barnes 
Walker  Asa,  Bangor 


Walker  Mrs  Asa,  Bangor 
Ward  Rev  Stephen  D.,  Machias 
Ward  Robert  G.,  Bath 
Ward  Marmaduke  “ . 

Ward  Laura  A.,Machias 
Warren  William,  Waterford 
Warren  Samuel  44 
Warren  Mrs  Mary  „ 

Warren  Rev  Wilfiam,  W indham 
Waterhouse  Mrs  Ann  P.,  Portland 
Waters  Cornelius,  Gorham 
Wells  Mrs  Samuel,  Hallowell 
* Webster  Ebenezer,  Jr.,  Cape  Elizabeth 
Webster  Mrs  Mary  Jane  “ 

Webster  William,  Fryeburg 
Webber  F.,  Castinc 
Weeraan  James  P.,  Freeport 
Weston  Rev  Isaac,  Standish 
Weston  Rev  James, 

Weston  Mrs  James 
Weston  Nathan,  Madison 
Weston  Benj.«  Jr.  M 
Weston  Mrs  Ann  S. 

♦Weston  Rev  Daniel,  Gray 
Weston  Mrs  Jane  N.,  Eastport 
Weston  Ann  S. 

Weston  Mrs  Sarah,  Fryeburg 
White  Rev  Seneca 
White  Rev  Henry  Jackson 
White  Rev  Calvin,  late  of  Gray 
White  Thomas  A.,  Bangor 
Whitney  Dr,  North  \armouth 
Whipple  Rev  J.  K.,  late  of  Dixmont 
♦Wight  Eli,  Bethel 
Wilkins  Rev  I.  E.,  Fairfield 
Williams  Rev  Thomas,  Poland 
Williams  Daniel,  Augusta 
Williams  E.  B.,  Gardiner 
Williams  Mrs  Hannah 
Williams  Miss  Helen  44 
Williams  Samuel  ‘ 

Williams  Mrs  Elizabeth,  Hallowcll 
♦Wines  Rev  Abijah,  Deer  Isle 
Wines  Mrs  Ruth 
Witherell  Rev  Samuel  B. 

Woodbury  Mrs  Octavia,  Pprtland 
Woodman  Benjamin.  Burlington 
Wood  hull  RevR.,  Thomaston 
Woodhull  Mrs  Sarah  F.  M 
♦Wood hull  Mrs.,  Portland 
Worthley  Justin,  North  Yarmouth 
Wyman  Rev  Robert,  Ceylon 
Yeaton  Rev  P’ranklin,  Limington 


